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the conditions for life on earth
When was the earth formed,
Name the 4 essential elements in ...,
Name 3 compounds in the atmosphere
28
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Practical skills and research methods
When is random sampling used,
When is systematic sampling used,
In systematic sampling the sample...
47
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Life processes in the biosphere
Definition of biome examples,
Name 2 biotic factors which organ...,
Name at least 3 of the 6 abiotic ...
32
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How humans impact biodiversity
Name the 7 reasons for conservation,
What is biomimetics biomimicry an...,
What are ecosystem services
42
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Living Environment Key terminology
Albedo,
Ambient gases,
Atmosphere
78
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methods of conserving biodiversity
Name the 3 key features of the wi...,
Give examples of banning certain ...,
Give examples of how maintaining ...
42
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Habitat conservation
New habitats may be created when ...,
Name at least 3 habitats created ...,
Name at least 3 habitats created ...
50
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The Atmosphere
Origin of uv radiation,
2 role of uv radiation,
In the stratosphere what happens ...
49
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The hydrosphere
The hydrological cycle is in a st...,
Human activities can alter the hy...,
Definition of a reservoir and nam...
40
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The lithosphere
Name 2 metals that can be extract...,
3 minerals that are used in const...,
2 minerals that are used in indus...
59
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Biogeochemical cycles
Definition of biogeochemical cycle,
Name the 3 human actions that aff...,
Name the 3 biogeochemical cycles
45
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Soil
Name the 5 components of soil,
What is meant by mineral skeleton,
Why is air important in soil
53
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Forest resources
Name the 3 types of forests and t...,
What does ledcs and medcs stand for,
Name the 6 resources gained from ...
37
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Fishing
Marine productivity relies on,
What is the difference between th...,
Some nutrients are ________ facto...
65
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Aquaculture
What is intensive aquaculture,
Give an example of intensive aqua...,
What is extensive aquaculture
53
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Agroecosystems
Name the 11 abiotic factors which...,
The importance of the correct tem...,
How to control temp
85
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Manipulation of food species (agroecosystems)
Name the 4 types of genetic manip...,
Describe selective breeding example,
Give 2 advantages of selective br...
41
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Impacts of agriculture
Name the 6 ways agriculture impac...,
Issues with habitat clearance 3,
Why are wetlands drained 2
50
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Sustainability
Define resource sustainability,
Define life support system sustai...,
What is planned obsolescence
27
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