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Edexcel IAL Biology 5.26 Conservation and human needs

Use the supplied data and named habitat, weigh ecological gains against costs or resource demands and reach a supported judgement on the management strategy.

Syllabus
First assessment 2019
Course
Biology YBI11
Level
A2

Exam points

  • Discuss conservation conflicts by integrating photographs, diagrams and numerical data.
  • Evaluate reforestation or habitat restoration through biodiversity and practical limits.
  • Judge sustainable resource use by weighing ecological effects against human benefits.

5.26—Conservation management and human needs question 1

[Maximum number: 4]

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.

Figure for Question 5.26—Conservation management and human needs question 1 — Edexcel A-Level Biology A2

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.
(4)

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