Geography GCSE
Biodiversity and ecosystems
What Biodiversity and ecosystems means in Geography GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Biodiversity and ecosystems
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Reference: AQA
Rainforests are vital for biodiversity, housing over half of the world's plant and animal species.
Topics that use Biodiversity and ecosystems
- Tropical rainforests (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Adaptation
- Biodiversity
- Carbon Sink
- Climate and weather
- Climate change
- Climate regulation
- Commercial farming
- Data interpretation
Using Biodiversity and ecosystems in the exam
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