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Every Edexcel GCSE Geography B exam question on 7.1 The Earth is home to a number of very large ecosystems (biomes) the distribution of which is affected by climate and other factors, 2018–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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All 22 questions on The Earth is home to a number of very large ecosystems (biomes) the distribution of which is affected by climate and other factors, as a list
- June 2025, Paper 3, Q1(a)(i) (1 mark): Identify the biome most likely to be found north of the taiga (boreal forest) region. (1) A desert B grassland C tropical rainforest D tundra 1 Use Section A (p
- June 2025, Paper 3, Q1(a)(ii) (2 marks): State two local factors that can affect the distribution of biomes. (2) 1 Use Section A (pages 2, 3, 4 and 5) in the Resource Booklet to answer this question. S
- June 2025, Paper 3, Q1(c) (4 marks): Study Figure 3. Using data from Figure 3 and your own knowledge, explain two ways in which the winter climate of the taiga influences the characteristics of its
- June 2024, Paper 3, Q1(a)(i) (1 mark): Identify the geographical region where capital city Quito is located. (1) 1 Use Section A (pages 2, 3 and 4) in the Resource Booklet to answer this question. SE
- June 2024, Paper 3, Q1(a)(ii) (1 mark): Identify the best estimate of the area of the rainforest region in Figure 1. (1) A 7,500,000 km2 B 750,000 km2 C 75,000 km2 D 7,500 km2 1 Use Section A (pages 2
- June 2024, Paper 3, Q1(a)(iii) (2 marks): Using Figure 1 and your own knowledge, explain one physical reason why rainforest cannot grow in some parts of Ecuador. (2) 1 Use Section A (pages 2, 3 and 4) i
- June 2024, Paper 3, Q1(b)(i) (1 mark): Identify the year when the area of tropical forest loss was largest. (1) A 2001 B 2010 C 2013 D 2016 1 Use Section A (pages 2, 3 and 4) in the Resource Booklet
- June 2024, Paper 3, Q1(b)(ii) (4 marks): Using Figure 2 and your own knowledge, suggest two reasons why the distribution of Earth’s biomes is changing over time. (4) 1 Use Section A (pages 2, 3 and 4)
- June 2023, Paper 3, Q1(a)(i) (1 mark): Name the ecosystem which covers the largest area of land in Figure 1. (1) 1 Use Section A (pages 2, 3 and 4) in the Resource Booklet to answer this question. SE
- June 2023, Paper 3, Q1(a)(ii) (2 marks): Identify two statements which correctly describe the past distribution of forest on the map in Figure 1. (2) A The forest was fairly evenly distributed B Forest
- June 2023, Paper 3, Q1(b) (1 mark): Using your own knowledge, name one forest biome that is not present in Iceland. (1) 1 Use Section A (pages 2, 3 and 4) in the Resource Booklet to answer this qu
- June 2023, Paper 3, Q1(c) (4 marks): Using evidence from Figures 1 and 2, suggest two ways in which Iceland’s physical geography influences the distribution of its ecosystems. (4) 1 Use Section A (
- November 2021, Paper 3, Q1(b)(i) (1 mark): Name one major biome where precipitation falls as snow for several months of the year. (1) 1 Read Section A (pages 2 and 3) of the Resource Booklet before answe
- November 2020, Paper 3, Q1(a)(i) (2 marks): Identify two features of the distribution of taiga (boreal forest). (2) 1 Use Section A (pages 2 and 3) in the Resource Booklet to answer this question. SECTION
- November 2020, Paper 3, Q1(a)(ii) (1 mark): Define the term ecosystem. (1) 1 Use Section A (pages 2 and 3) in the Resource Booklet to answer this question. SECTION A People and the Biosphere The issue: Ru
- November 2020, Paper 3, Q1(b) (1 mark): Identify the range of animal species in Figure 1. (1) A 4,500 – 900 B 4,500 – 500 C 3,500 – 1,200 D 1,200 – 500 1 Use Section A (pages 2 and 3) in the Resource
- November 2020, Paper 3, Q1(c) (2 marks): State two ways in which climate affects the global distribution of biomes. (2) 1 Use Section A (pages 2 and 3) in the Resource Booklet to answer this question.
- November 2020, Paper 3, Q1(d) (2 marks): Explain one way in which vegetation helps soil to develop. (2) 1 Use Section A (pages 2 and 3) in the Resource Booklet to answer this question. SECTION A People
- June 2019, Paper 3, Q1(a) (3 marks): Study Figure 1. Identify three local factors affecting where the forest can grow. (3) 1 Use Section A (pages 2, 3 and 4) in the Resource Booklet to answer this
- June 2019, Paper 3, Q1(b) (1 mark): Study Figure 2. Identify biome X. (1) A temperate grassland B tropical grassland C desert D tundra 1 Use Section A (pages 2, 3 and 4) in the Resource Booklet to
- June 2019, Paper 3, Q1(c) (2 marks): State two characteristics of the temperate forest biomes. (2) 1 Use Section A (pages 2, 3 and 4) in the Resource Booklet to answer this question. SECTION A Peop
- June 2018, Paper 3, Q1(a) (1 mark): Define the term biodiversity. (1) 1 Use Section A (pages 2, 3 and 4) in the Resource Booklet to answer this question. SECTION A People and the biosphere The iss
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