Question detail
Which of the following is an example of a small-scale UK ecosystem?
Try the question, check the answer, then read the explanation to understand the curriculum point.
At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Section B: The living world
Question
- A. A tropical rainforest in South America
- B. A pond in a local park
- C. A desert in North Africa
- D. A coral reef in Australia
Answer
A pond in a local park
Explanation
A pond in a local park is a small-scale UK ecosystem, while the others are not found in the UK.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Ecosystem Interrelationships
Students often fail to identify specific interrelationships between organisms in a small-scale UK ecosystem, such as how plants provide food and shelter for animals.
To fix this, students should study a specific UK ecosystem example, like a pond or woodland, and clearly outline the roles of different organisms and how they interact with each other and their environment.
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