Ecosystems (Edexcel GCSE Geography A): Quizzes
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How many hectares of heather moorland cover England and Wales?
How many hectares of heather moorland cover England and Wales?
350,000 hectares
What type of soil conditions characterise moorland ecosystems?
What type of soil conditions characterise moorland ecosystems?
Acidic soil conditions
Approximately how many hectares of heathlands are found across the UK?
Approximately how many hectares of heathlands are found across the UK?
95,000 hectares
Where are heathlands predominantly found in the UK?
Where are heathlands predominantly found in the UK?
Lowland areas
Which trees are found in UK's ancient woodland ecosystems?
Which trees are found in UK's ancient woodland ecosystems?
Oak, birch, Scots pine, aspen
Where are wetland ecosystems primarily located in the UK?
Where are wetland ecosystems primarily located in the UK?
Scotland and East Anglia
How many visitors does the UK's coastline attract annually?
How many visitors does the UK's coastline attract annually?
250 million visitors
How many turbines does The London Array offshore wind farm have?
How many turbines does The London Array offshore wind farm have?
175 turbines
What important role do salt marshes serve for marine species?
What important role do salt marshes serve for marine species?
Nursery areas
How does climate change affect marine ecosystems?
How does climate change affect marine ecosystems?
Allows new species to invade areas
Which fish species in the North Sea is used as an overfishing example?
Which fish species in the North Sea is used as an overfishing example?
Cod
What is the process called when fertilisers cause algae growth in marine areas?
What is the process called when fertilisers cause algae growth in marine areas?
Eutrophication
What characteristic describes wetland soils?
What characteristic describes wetland soils?
Low in nutrients