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Sustaining Ecosystems

Revise Sustaining Ecosystems in The Living World for GCSE Geography with 0 exam-style questions and 18 flashcards. This is a high-frequency exam topic, so students should expect to explain it clearly under timed conditions.

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Why do fragile ecosystems need management?
Because damage can spread quickly and recovery can be slow.
What does sustainable ecosystem management mean?
Using and protecting an ecosystem in a way that lasts into the future.

Exam questions for Sustaining Ecosystems

Which of the following is a direct consequence of deforestation in tropical rainforests?

  • A. Habitat destruction causing loss of biodiversity as species lose their homes
  • B. Increased rainfall as more water evaporates from the forest floor
  • C. Increased soil fertility as more sunlight reaches the ground
  • D. Reduced carbon emissions as fewer trees release CO₂ through respiration
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Explain the process of coral bleaching and why it threatens the Great Barrier Reef.

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