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Date November 2011 Marks available 1 Reference code 11N.1.HL.TZ0.25
Level Higher level Paper Paper 1 Time zone TZ0
Command term Question number 25 Adapted from N/A

Question

What is a consequence of a global temperature rise on arctic ecosystems?

A. Decrease in CO2 released from decomposing detritus
B. Increase in the greenhouse effect
C. Decrease in ocean level
D. Increase in pest species

Markscheme

D

Examiners report

There were some issues in this question regarding the possibility that answer B is also correct. Although many candidates did go for B, D is a better answer as what is asked for is the consequence, not the cause for the greenhouse effect.

Syllabus sections

Core » Topic 4: Ecology » 4.4 Climate change
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