Biology A-Level
shading and light intensity
What shading and light intensity means in Biology A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of shading and light intensity
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A canopy formed by shrubs and trees cuts light intensity at ground level to a small fraction of full sunlight.
Topics that use shading and light intensity
- Populations in ecosystems (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
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