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3.30 Responding to the environment
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Explain why organisms need to respond to changes in their environment.
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Total for this question: 2 marks
3.30 Responding to the environment
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Which is a response of a plant to its environment?
(1)Total for this question: 1 mark
3.30 Responding to the environment
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Illustrative context: a choice-chamber investigation.
Woodlice move quickly in dry, bright conditions and slow down in damp, dark places. Suggest how this behaviour helps them survive.
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Total for this question: 2 marks
3.30 Responding to the environment
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Describe how a choice chamber could be used to investigate the response of maggots to light.
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Total for this question: 2 marks
3.30 Responding to the environment
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Illustrative class data.
| Time / min | Damp side | Dry side |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5 | 5 |
| 5 | 7 | 3 |
| 10 | 8 | 2 |
| 15 | 9 | 1 |
Calculate the percentage of woodlice on the damp side after 15 minutes.
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3.30 Responding to the environment
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| Time / min | Damp side | Dry side |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5 | 5 |
| 5 | 7 | 3 |
| 10 | 8 | 2 |
| 15 | 9 | 1 |
A student concluded that woodlice prefer damp conditions. Evaluate this conclusion using the data.
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Total for this question: 3 marks
3.30 Responding to the environment
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Explain why responses help organisms to maintain homeostasis.
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Compare how plants and animals respond to stimuli.
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Total for this question: 2 marks
