Lesson 3.1.6.7

3.1.6.7 Ecosystems: case studies Quiz: AQA Geography, Unit 1

20 questions

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The 20 questions

  1. What process describes the gradual change in species composition within an ecosystem over time?

    • Ecosystem degradation
    • Ecological succession
    • Biological magnification
    • Trophic cascading

  2. Which aspect of a local community directly reflects its specific ecological setting?

    • Global exchange rates
    • Orbital eccentricity
    • Socio-economic character
    • Tectonic stability

  3. What must a sustainable ecosystem strategy balance alongside environmental protection?

    • Local livelihoods
    • Industrial expansion
    • Urban sprawl
    • Resource depletion

  4. Which term describes managing ecosystem resources to satisfy current needs without compromising future availability?

    • Ecological succession
    • Resource exploitation
    • Sustainable development
    • Environmental degradation

  5. Which factor primarily determines a local community's capacity to respond to ecological change?

    • Distance to equator
    • Longitude coordinates
    • Solar flare activity
    • Economic resources

  6. Which quantitative measure best demonstrates ecological change over time in a local ecosystem?

    • Species population counts
    • Local dialect variations
    • Political party membership
    • Historical mythologies

  7. What is a primary driver of ecological change in rapidly developing regions?

    • Population growth
    • Oceanic trench formation
    • Glacial retreat
    • Volcanic ash deposition

  8. What key factor determines the success of community conservation responses to ecological change?

    • Tidal range magnitude
    • Longitude coordinates
    • Governance and resources
    • Cloud cover percentage

  9. Which initiative represents a direct community response to mitigate local ecological degradation?

    • Introducing invasive species
    • Uncontrolled resource extraction
    • Increasing deforestation
    • Establishing protected areas

  10. What is a direct socio-economic impact on rural communities when natural resources decline?

    • Glacial accumulation
    • Tectonic faulting
    • Loss of livelihoods
    • Increased orbital tilt

  11. What is the main risk when a local economy relies heavily on a single declining natural resource?

    • Ecosystem restoration
    • Decreased poverty
    • Economic vulnerability
    • Increased biodiversity

  12. What does a geographical case study test general ecological principles against?

    • Theoretical models
    • Global averages
    • Detailed evidence
    • Hypothetical scenarios

  13. Which conservation strategy best reduces the impact of habitat fragmentation on wildlife?

    • Wildlife corridors
    • Selective timber harvesting
    • Invasive species introduction
    • Ecotourism expansion

  14. How does ecological change primarily affect local human communities?

    • Alters development options
    • Prevents technological change
    • Guarantees economic growth
    • Eliminates all trade

  15. Which management approach involves local populations in protecting and benefiting from their local ecosystem?

    • Total privatisation
    • Community-based management
    • Unregulated resource extraction
    • Top-down governance

  16. What is a major challenge when implementing sustainable ecosystem development strategies?

    • Excessive government funding
    • Zero economic demand
    • Rapid species growth
    • Balancing local livelihoods

  17. How does ecological change directly affect human wellbeing?

    • Standardises culture
    • Increases national borders
    • Alters ecosystem services
    • Eliminates physical distance

  18. What is a direct environmental consequence of draining a wetland for agriculture?

    • Higher groundwater tables
    • Increased flood risk
    • Reduced soil erosion
    • Enhanced water purification

  19. What factor is most critical for the long-term success of local conservation strategies?

    • Excluding local residents
    • Maximum resource exploitation
    • Local community involvement
    • Complete ecosystem isolation

  20. What is often the main barrier limiting a community's capacity to respond to ecological change?

    • High ecological awareness
    • Lack of funding
    • Strict international laws
    • Excessive data collection

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