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Edexcel A-Level Biology A2 5.26 Conservation Management and Human Needs Questions

Evaluate conservation management by balancing biodiversity, ecosystem services, climate mitigation, sustainable resources and local human needs.

Syllabus
First assessment 2019
Course
Biology YBI11
Level
A2

Exam points

  • balance biodiversity, ecosystem services, climate mitigation and human needs when evaluating conservation decisions
  • apply reforestation principles that protect existing forests, involve local people and preserve native genetic diversity
  • evaluate sustainable seaweed, biofuel and food-production choices using environmental and social evidence

Edexcel A-Level Biology A2 5.26 Conservation Management and Human Needs Questions question 1

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There has been an increase in the number of forest fires in many areas of the world.
Climate change caused by humans is claimed to be responsible for this.
The photograph shows the devastation caused by a forest fire in Myanmar.

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Reforestation is one way to repair the damage caused to forests by climate change.

Explain why the changes to the environment caused by climate change need to be considered when selecting the species of trees to use in reforestation.
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