Sand dunes are important ecosystems that are found in many regions of the world. Sand dune ecosystems can be damaged by natural events, such as extreme weather conditions, and by human activities including farming and tourism.
[Figure 1.1] is a map of part of a national park in a coastal area of northern Europe. The map shows the range of ecosystems present, including two types of sand dune ecosystem: yellow dune and grey dune.
A biologist decided to study the grey dune ecosystem. The biologist visited the ecosystem in the summer, in the month of June.

Q: What topic does this question test?

This question tests Biodiversity and conservation in A-Level Biology (syllabus code 9700). It is worth 15 marks.

Q: Which exam paper is this question from?

This question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Biology Feb/Mar 2025 examination, Paper 5 Variant 2 (9700_m25_qp_52.pdf).

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Sand dunes are important ecosystems that are found in many regions of the world. Sand dune ecosystems can be damaged by natural events, such as extreme weather conditions, and by human activities including farming and tourism. 
[Figure 1.1] is a map of part of a national park in a coastal area of northern Europe. The map shows the range of ecosystems present, including two types of sand dune ecosystem: yellow dune and grey dune. 
A biologist decided to study the grey dune ecosystem. The biologist visited the ecosystem in the summer, in the month of June.

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