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Functioning ecosystems and succession — Question 20

QCAA 2025, Paper 1 · 1 mark

Q20 · 2025 · Paper 1Unclassified1 mark

QUESTION 20

The graph shows the relative impact of habitat destruction, overexploitation, pollution and other human activities on four taxonomic groups.

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Which activity has the greatest impact on terrestrial ecosystems?

(A) habitat destruction

(B) overexploitation

(C) pollution

(D) other

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