IB DP Biology-C4.1 Populations and communities -FA 2025- IB Style Questions For HL Paper 1

Question

Which processes occur in an ecosystem?

I. Biomass increases in each successive trophic level.

II. Inorganic nutrients are recycled.

III. Chemical energy is stored in carbon compounds.

A. I and II only

B. I and III only

C. II and III only

D. I, II and III

▶️Answer/Explanation

Ans:C

Question

The three-toed sloth, Bradypus variegatus, lives in tree tops where it feeds on leaves. It also feeds on algae and fungi which live in its fur.

In which trophic group should the three-toed sloth be classified?

A. Autotroph

B. Consumer

C. Detritivore

D. Saprotroph

▶️Answer/Explanation

Markscheme

B

Question

Which processes occur in an ecosystem?

I. Biomass increases in each successive trophic level.

II. Inorganic nutrients are recycled.

III. Chemical energy is stored in carbon compounds.

A. I and II only

B. I and III only

C. II and III only

D. I, II and III 

▶️Answer/Explanation

Markscheme

C

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