Importance of the biosphere (Edexcel GCSE Geography A): Quizzes
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What does the biosphere represent?
What does the biosphere represent?
All life on Earth & where it exists
How many main categories of resources does the biosphere provide?
How many main categories of resources does the biosphere provide?
Four
Which crops have replaced natural vegetation to form the foundation of global food security?
Which crops have replaced natural vegetation to form the foundation of global food security?
Wheat and rice
What medicine is created by processing poppies?
What medicine is created by processing poppies?
Morphine
Which resource from the biosphere provides vitamin C to prevent scurvy?
Which resource from the biosphere provides vitamin C to prevent scurvy?
Citrus fruits like oranges
How is bioethanol produced as a fuel from the biosphere?
How is bioethanol produced as a fuel from the biosphere?
Fermenting crops like sugar cane
What two purposes does straw serve as a building material?
What two purposes does straw serve as a building material?
Roofing material & insulation
What innovative bricks can be made from the biosphere?
What innovative bricks can be made from the biosphere?
Animal dung mixed with clay & straw
What three activities increase demand for water, reducing availability in natural biosphere areas?
What three activities increase demand for water, reducing availability in natural biosphere areas?
Urbanisation, agriculture & industry
What problem does biofuel production create?
What problem does biofuel production create?
Competition with food crop cultivation
How large is the Athabasca Oil Sands Project mining operation?
How large is the Athabasca Oil Sands Project mining operation?
Approximately 20 square kilometres
What vital biosphere resource is at risk from pollution at Athabasca Oil Sands?
What vital biosphere resource is at risk from pollution at Athabasca Oil Sands?
Clean drinking water