DP Environmental Systems and Societies Questionbank

Outline the factors that contribute to total biodiversity of an ecosystem.

With reference to Figures 3(a) and 3(b) describe the trends in Iceland’s population dynamic

Outline two reasons why the Swakop river is considered to be ecologically important.

With reference to the data in Figure 4(a), calculate the percentage of the world’s coral species found in the Coral Triangle.

With reference to Figures 9(a) and 9(b), explain the impacts of beaver dams on biodiversity within Algonquin Provincial Park.

With reference to Figure 2 identify three factors that could explain the high biodiversity in Ecuador.

Define biodiversity.

Explain why Madagascar has a high number of endemic species.

Environmental value systems differ in how they view the importance of biodiversity and this could influence a community’s approach to conservation.

Discuss how these different perspectives, including your own, may influence approaches to conservation.