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4 marksHuman Interaction and Ecosystem Investigation

CAPE Environmental Science Unit 1 · 2009 · Paper 2 · Question 8(a)

Table 3 presents information on the impact of freshwater flow restriction and sewage discharge on mangrove ecosystems across three locations.

Describe ONE function of mangrove ecosystems.

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  1. 8(b)(i)What can you deduce from the information presented in Table 3?[2 marks]
  2. 8(b)(ii)Justify your response in (b)(i).[2 marks]
  3. 8(c)(i)Describe the effect that reduced freshwater flow through mangrove ecosystems could have on mangrove ecosystems, including SIX points.[6 marks]
  4. 8(c)(ii)Describe the effect that discharge of sewage in mangrove ecosystems could have on mangrove ecosystems, including SIX points.[6 marks]

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