Three students wanted to investigate the effects of two different types of woodland on temperature and the amount of sunlight in the wooded areas. Photographs B and C (Insert) show the two types of woodland. They decided to investigate the following hypotheses: Hypothesis 1: Temperature will be higher in the area of deciduous woodland than in the area of coniferous woodland. Hypothesis 2: The amount of light at ground level will differ in the two areas of woodland.
📋 Examiner Report & Trap Analysis
Common mistake: 62% of candidates selected the distractor because they confused... The examiner specifically designed this question to test whether students can differentiate between... To secure full marks, candidates must demonstrate...
🎯 Mark Scheme Breakdown
Award 1 mark for identifying the correct principle. Award 1 mark for showing clear working. Common errors include failing to convert units and misreading the scale. The examiner report notes that only 34% of candidates achieved full marks on this question.
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