Lesson 3.1.6.6
3.1.6.6 Local ecosystems Quiz: AQA Geography, Unit 1
20 questions
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The 20 questions
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Which soil type is characteristic of British heathland ecosystems?
- Acidic and nutrient-poor
- Alkaline and nutrient-rich
- Saline and clay-rich
- Neutral and waterlogged
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Which leaf adaptation helps heathland plants survive in acidic, free-draining soil?
- Waxy leaf cuticle
- Broad thin blades
- Soft succulent stems
- Large surface area
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Which agricultural process most frequently alters local pond ecosystems?
- Pest control
- Nutrient runoff
- Soil compaction
- Crop harvesting
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What main environmental impact results from eutrophication in fresh water?
- Thermal stratification
- Sediment accumulation
- Increased water pH
- Oxygen depletion
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Which plant adaptation is essential for survival in dune ecosystems?
- Waterlogging tolerance
- Frost resistance
- Shade tolerance
- Salt spray tolerance
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Which human activity directly maintains the biodiversity of a managed parkland?
- Atmospheric deposition
- Deep ploughing
- Industrial discharge
- Regular mowing regimes
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Which management technique prevents heathland from transitioning into woodland?
- Soil fertilisation
- Drainage ditching
- Tree planting
- Controlled grazing
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How do introduced non-native species typically impact native wildlife?
- Outcompeting native species
- Promoting primary succession
- Neutralising soil salinity
- Increasing genetic diversity
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What plant adaptation is typical in sand dune slacks experiencing waterlogging?
- Flood tolerance
- Salt exclusion
- Drought resistance
- Epiphytic growth
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What statutory measure helps protect vulnerable local ecosystems from human disturbance?
- Open urban development
- Nature reserve designation
- Agricultural intensification
- Commercial afforestation
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What is the main ecological threat caused by urban expansion into natural landscapes?
- Habitat fragmentation
- Increased salinity
- Thermal inversion
- Soil acidification
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Which conservation action best protects small local ponds from ecological degradation?
- Dredging all vegetation
- Introducing game fish
- Creating buffer zones
- Direct fertilisation
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Which management strategy prevents soil erosion caused by trampling on sand dunes?
- Controlled burning
- Building wooden boardwalks
- Spraying soil binders
- Removing all marram
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Which agricultural practice directly reduces habitat connectivity in traditional farming landscapes?
- Crop rotation
- Contour ploughing
- Organic manuring
- Removing hedgerows
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What term describes the unique microclimatic conditions found along a woodland boundary?
- Edge effect
- Canopy shadow
- Climax equilibrium
- Successional halt
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Which feature gives a local ecosystem such as heathland a high conservation value?
- High urban development
- Monoculture tree planting
- Rare endemic species
- Rapid alien colonisation
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Which human factor primary drives local ecosystem change independently of climate change?
- Land-use change
- Milankovitch cycles
- Solar radiation shifts
- Tectonic activity
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Which activity is essential for assessing habitat conditions and guiding local ecosystem management?
- Unregulated urban development
- Ecosystem destruction
- Ecological monitoring
- Complete land clearance
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What is the primary ecological impact of losing old veteran trees in managed parklands?
- Loss of habitat
- Enhanced carbon storage
- Rapid dune formation
- Increased soil acidity
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Which process describes the division of a local ecosystem caused by road construction?
- Biological succession
- Soil salinisation
- Habitat fragmentation
- Eutrophication
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