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Cambridge IGCSE Biology

20.2Habitat destruction

Habitat destruction in Cambridge IGCSE Biology: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 20.2.1Describe biodiversity and the reasons for habitat destruction, and state that humans can harm habitats by altering food chains and webs.
  2. 20.2.2Explain the undesirable effects of deforestation.

Lessons

  • Habitat destruction and deforestation

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Habitat destruction: sample question

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True or false: deforestation can increase the risk of flooding downstream.

Is the statement true or false?

Turn Habitat destruction into a strength.

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