1a1 mark
Figure 3.1 shows four climatic regions.
Name the continent marked X in Figure 3.1.
1b2 marks
Zone D on Figure 3.1 has an equatorial climate. Describe the distribution of the regions with an equatorial climate.
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Syllabus Edition
First teaching 2025
First exams 2027
Antarctic Ecosystem (Cambridge (CIE) IGCSE Geography): Exam Questions
Exam code: 0460 & 0976
1 hour16 questions
21 mark
State one reason why Antarctica is described as a polar desert.
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31 mark
Name the ocean that surrounds Antarctica.
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42 marks
Identify two key abiotic factors that limit life in Antarctica.
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52 marks
Give two ways that fauna have adapted to survive Antarctica’s cold climate.
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63 marks
Describe how tourism can threaten Antarctica’s ecosystem.
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14 marks
Explain why temperatures are low in Antarctica.
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24 marks
Explain how climate change poses a threat to Antarctica’s ecosystem.
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34 marks
Describe the adaptations of plants that enable them to survive in Antarctica.
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44 marks
Explain why krill are considered a keystone species in the Antarctic ecosystem.
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54 marks
Explain how international agreements help protect Antarctica’s ecosystem.
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17 marks
Explain why many people are concerned about the destruction of the Antarctic ecosystem. Refer to examples in your answer.
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27 marks
Explain how abiotic factors influence the distribution of organisms in Antarctica.
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37 marks
Explain why many people are concerned about overfishing in Antarctic waters.
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47 marks
Explain the global significance of melting Antarctic ice.
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57 marks
Explain how the Antarctic ecosystem is managed to ensure sustainability.
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