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6 marksHuman Impact on the Environment

CSEC Biology · May/June 2013 · Paper 2 · Question 5(b)

Some investors want to remove the mangrove swamp in an area near your home, to develop the land for housing.

Propose ONE argument to support this plan and TWO arguments against it.

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  1. 5(a)Define EACH of the following terms with reference to the mangrove swamp ecosystem: Population Physical (abiotic) factors Habitat[6 marks]
  2. 5(c)Explain the effect on the carbon cycle of cutting and burning large areas of mangrove trees across the Caribbean.[3 marks]

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