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B4.1.1—Habitat definition

A habitat is the physical place or environment where an organism, population, species or community lives and obtains conditions for survival.

Syllabus
First assessment 2025
Objective
B4.1.1
Level
SL

Exam analysis

Chance of appearing1%of analysed past papers
Latest appearanceNovember 2025
Most common paperPaper1B
Typical marks1

Common command terms

  • Define

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November 2025Paper1B ["SL"] · TZ12(b)[ 1 ]B4.1.1—Habitat definition
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Coverage 2025–2025 · Updated 15 Jul 2026

Concept essentials

  • A habitat is the place where an organism, population, species or community lives.
  • Habitat descriptions can include geographic and ecosystem information.
  • Microhabitats are smaller areas with distinct local conditions.
  • Habitat matters because environmental conditions affect survival and distribution.
ConceptIB Biology SL