Edexcel A-Level Biology A2 A 4 1 Circumference Area and Volume Questions

Review A-Level Edexcel Biology circumference, area and volume through pupil, cell, hydra and chloroplast calculations with unit conversions.

Syllabus
Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Subsidiary/Advanced Level
Course
Biology XBI11/YBI11
Level
A2

Exam points

  • calculate cell or pupil areas using radius, diameter and pi-based formulae
  • work out surface-area-to-volume ratios for cubes, hydra or cell shapes
  • convert units and report sphere or cell volumes in standard form where required

Edexcel A-Level Biology A2 A 4 1 Circumference Area and Volume Questions question 1

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Nematodes are a type of worm that live in a wide range of environments.

The photograph shows a nematode.

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In 1986, there was a nuclear power plant disaster resulting in high levels of radiation in the surrounding area.

Scientists have been studying nematodes in the area affected by radiation (the exclusion zone).

The exclusion zone is an area with a radius of 18.6 miles from the nuclear power plant.

Calculate the area of the exclusion zone in km2\mathrm{km}^{2}.
1 mile =1.6 km=1.6 \mathrm{~km}.
Give your answer to a suitable number of decimal places.

Answer km2\mathrm{km}^{2}

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