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Cambridge IGCSE Combined Science practice

Paper 3 structured question: Food chains and food webs

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Food chains and food webs

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Analyze the impact of removing a species from a food web.

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Impact of Species Removal

Consider a food web consisting of plants, herbivores, and carnivores. If one herbivore species is removed, analyze the potential effects on the food web.

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    Analyse Discuss the potential consequences of removing the herbivore species from the food web.

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Paper 3 structured question: Food chains and food webs

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Role of Decomposers

Decomposers break down dead organic matter and recycle nutrients. Evaluate their importance in maintaining ecosystem health.

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    Evaluate Assess the significance of decomposers in a food web.

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