Biology 5090 · O Level · Features of organisms

Features of organisms — practice question

Fig. 2.1 shows a photograph of a small animal possessing an external shell.
(a)[5]

In the space below, produce a large drawing of the animal and its shell exactly as shown in Fig. 2.1. Leave out the surface detail of the animal’s body.

(b(i))[1]

Draw a straight line on the photograph to connect A and B. Measure this line and record its length. Length of A-B line [BLANK] mm

(b(ii))[2]

On your drawing, place a line in the same position as A-B. Measure that line and record its length. Length of line on the drawing [BLANK] mm

(b(iii))[2]

Use your measurements in (b)(i) and (ii) to work out the magnification of your drawing relative to the photograph. Give your result to 1 decimal place.

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