Question detail
What impact does human activity have on the interdependence of ecosystems in hot deserts?
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Section B: The living world
Question
- A. It enhances biodiversity.
- B. It can lead to water depletion.
- C. It stabilizes soil conditions.
- D. It increases rainfall.
Answer
The correct answer is It can lead to water depletion..
Explanation
The correct option is It can lead to water depletion.. It can lead to water depletion. is correct because it directly matches the approved learning objective to explain the interdependence of climate, water, soils, plants, animals and people in a hot desert. This belongs to Hot deserts (optional route) within Section B: The living world, so the answer must stay focused on the geographical process, evidence, place, or impact named by the curriculum. The other options are weaker because they move away from Hot deserts (optional route), reverse the geographical relationship, or make a broader claim than the objective supports.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Interdependence
Students often think that the components of a hot desert ecosystem operate independently rather than interdependently.
To fix this, students should focus on how changes in one component, like water availability, can affect plants, animals, and even human activities in the ecosystem.
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