logo

Cambridge IGCSE Environmental Management practice

Paper 1 structured question: Ecosystems under threat

Try the question first, then check the answer and practise the same topic again.

Attempt questionEcosystems under threat revisionRevise the key idea

At a glance

1

Paper

1

Marks

Topic

Ecosystems under threat

Exam-style question

Try this first

Paper 1Theory1 marks

Causes and effects of ecosystems being endangered

Description

Wetland Drainage

Wetlands are drained to create land for farming and building. This removes water habitats and affects many species living there.

  1. a

    Outline one reason why wetland drainage causes ecosystems to become endangered.

    Aim for approximately 1 distinct marking point.

    [1]

0 of 1 part answered

Answer every part before opening the mark scheme.

Common mistake

No common mistake is linked to this question yet.

Related flashcards

Flashcard 1 of 6

Press Space to flip, arrows to move

Related practice questions

Question 1 of 5

Choose an answer, get feedback, then move sideways through the set.

0 of 4 attempted

Paper 1 structured question: Ecosystems under threat

Paper 1Theory2 marks

Description

Intensive Agriculture

Intensive farming uses large amounts of chemicals and grows only one type of crop over large areas, reducing habitat variety.

  1. a

    Explain two effects of intensive agricultural practices on ecosystems.

    Aim for approximately 2 distinct marking points.

    [2]