Unit Award Scheme

122272 ECOSYSTEMS AND BIODIVERSITY

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
shown knowledge of
1	the definitions of the ecological terms 'habitat', 'population', 'community', 'ecosystems' and 'biomes'	Summary sheet
2	the meaning of the term 'biodiversity', ie the variety of different species of organisms on Earth or within an ecosystem	Summary sheet
3	at least two examples of environmental change that are caused by abiotic factors	Summary sheet
4	at least two examples of environmental change that are caused by biotic factors	Summary sheet
acquired an understanding of
5	the correlation between high biodiversity and a stable ecosystem	Summary sheet
6	how human actions are reducing biodiversity, eg deforestation.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 17 September 2024Level - Level Two