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O-LevelBiologyEcology & Environment5090/12 · May/June 2018 · Q281 Mark

The graph shows changes in the populations of plant and animal plankton in a lake. [Figure 28] Consider the following statement in relation to the data provided by the graph. 'Population changes in animal plankton lag behind similar changes in plant plankton because the animals feed on the plants.' Into which category does the statement fall?

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AIt is a reasonable interpretation of the data.
BIt is a restatement of the data, not an interpretation.
CIt is contradicted or not supported by the data.
DMore data are required in order for this interpretation to be made.

✓ Correct answer

A: It is a reasonable interpretation of the data.

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Ecology & Environment, O-Level Biology (syllabus 5090). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Biology, May/June 2018 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 28.

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