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4 marksEcology, Niches, and Interactions

CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2016 · Paper 2 · Question 1(c)

Distinguish between intraspecific competition and interspecific competition, and explain why intraspecific competition is more intense.

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  1. 1(a)Distinguish between sedimentary and gaseous biogeochemical cycles, providing ONE example of each type.[6 marks]
  2. 1(b)(i)State THREE deductions concerning the variation of the population of the species recorded by Student A.[3 marks]
  3. 1(b)(ii)Calculate the difference between the carrying capacity values obtained by Student A and Student B.[3 marks]
  4. 1(b)(iii)Suggest TWO reasons for the difference in carrying capacity estimates obtained by the two students.[4 marks]

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