The nutrient cycle and biodiversity in deciduous woodlands quiz

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The nutrient cycle and biodiversity in deciduous woodlands quiz

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True or false? Nutrients are cycled more quickly in deciduous woodlands than tropical rainforests.

False

True

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Nutrients are cycled more slowly in deciduous woodlands than tropical rainforests.

True or false? Nutrients are fairly evenly shared between the different stores in the deciduous woodland nutrient cycle, but biomass is the biggest store because there are a lot of trees.

True

False

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Decomposers break down leaf litter, to form a layer of humus during the summer.

True

False

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Decomposers break down leaf litter, to form a layer of humus during the autumn.

Soil in the deciduous woodland is formed from humus and what else?

Minerals from weathered bedrock.

Minerals from fertiliser.

Minerals from weathered rock on the surface.

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True or false? Transfers in the deciduous woodland are smaller and slower than in tropical rainforests.

False

True

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What type of biodiversity do deciduous woodlands have?

Moderate

High

Low

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Why can lots and plants and animals survive in deciduous woodlands?

Hot, dry climate

Tropical climate

Temperate climate

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True or false? The different layers of vegetation in the deciduous woodland provide a wide range of habitats for specialised plants and animals.

False

True

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Why is it difficult for specialist organisms to thrive in deciduous woodlands?

In the winter there is not much growth, many species are dormant and there is not much food to eat.

In the winter there is significant growth, many species are dormant and there is not much food to eat.

The summer is warm which enables high rates of nutrient recycling.

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True or false? Human activities have caused considerable disturbance in the deciduous woodland which has prevented vegetation from becoming established enough to support a lot of different species.

True

False

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