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A4.2.4—Ecosystem loss causes

Ecosystem loss is driven by habitat conversion, fragmentation, climate stress, acidification, pollution, and resource extraction that reduce species survival worldwide.

Syllabus
First assessment 2025
Objective
A4.2.4
Level
SL

Exam analysis

Chance of appearing2%of analysed past papers
Latest appearanceNovember 2021
Most common paperPaper2
Typical marks1–2

Common command terms

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Scoring notes

Common mistake
Naming deforestation without explaining loss of habitat, food, shelter or breeding sites.

Recent exam appearances

November 2021Paper2 ["SL"] · TZ01(d)[ 3 ]A4.2.4—Ecosystem loss causes
November 2021Paper2 ["SL"] · TZ01(b)(i)[ 2 ]A4.2.4—Ecosystem loss causes
November 2021Paper2 ["SL"] · TZ0(ii)[ 1 ]A4.2.4—Ecosystem loss causes
May 2019Paper3 ["SL"] · TZ214(b)[ 2 ]A4.2.4—Ecosystem loss causes
November 2017Paper3 ["SL"] · TZ014(c)[ 1 ]A4.2.4—Ecosystem loss causes
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Coverage 2017–2021 · Updated 15 Jul 2026

Concept essentials

  • Deforestation reduces biodiversity by removing habitat and essential resources.
  • Fragmentation can isolate populations and increase edge effects within remaining habitat.
  • Rising sea temperatures and ocean acidification can damage coral reef ecosystems.
  • Logging and plantation agriculture are major drivers of mixed dipterocarp forest loss.
ConceptIB Biology SL