AQA GCSE Geography Paper 1 (2026)
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ecosystem - CORRECT ANSWER-A community of plants and animals sharing an
environment with non-living elements.
biotic - CORRECT ANSWER-Living organisms in an ecosystem such as plants and animals.
abiotic - CORRECT ANSWER-Non-living elements of an ecosystem such as soil and rocks.
food web - CORRECT ANSWER-A food web shows a series of food chains and how they
interlink.
food chain - CORRECT ANSWER-A food chain shows the flow of energy within an
ecosystem from producer to tertiary consumer.
producer - CORRECT ANSWER-Producers produce their own food using energy from the
sun. Most producers are plants, but there are some small organisms that produce food
through photosynthesis as well.
consumer - CORRECT ANSWER-Consumers cannot produce their own food. They get their
energy from consuming other organisms.
decomposer - CORRECT ANSWER-Decomposers break down dead plants and animals to
get their energy.
nutrient cycle - CORRECT ANSWER-The transfer of nutrients through an ecosystem.
small scale ecosystem - CORRECT ANSWER-Forest, pond, hedgerow.
biome - CORRECT ANSWER-A large, global scale ecosystem such as the tropical
rainforest, desert or desert that contains living organisms that have adapted to the
environment.
,tropical rainforest - CORRECT ANSWER-A forest occurring in tropical areas of heavy
rainfall. It is abundant with many species of wildlife and vegetation.
percentage of world's surface covered by tropical rainforests - CORRECT ANSWER-2%
rainfall in rainforests - CORRECT ANSWER-Rainforests typically receive over 2000mm of
rainfall per year.
location of tropical rainforests - CORRECT ANSWER-The Amazon in Brazil (South America),
Democratic Republic of Congo (Africa), Malaysia and Indonesia (South East Asia).
largest expanse of rainforest - CORRECT ANSWER-Brazil.
emergents layer - CORRECT ANSWER-The layer of the tropical rainforest that contains the
tallest trees that are usually over 50 metres tall.
canopy layer - CORRECT ANSWER-The layer of the tropical rainforest that contains the sea
of leaves blocking out the sun from the lower layers and contains 50% of rainforest
wildlife.
under canopy layer - CORRECT ANSWER-The layer of the tropical rainforest that mainly
contains bare tree trunks and lianas.
shrub layer - CORRECT ANSWER-The layer of the tropical rainforest that has the densest
plant growth. It contains shrubs and ferns and other plants needing less light.
litter layer or forest floor - CORRECT ANSWER-The layer of the tropical rainforest that
contains a layer of rotting leaves and dead animals.
favorable conditions for biodiversity in rainforest - CORRECT ANSWER-Hot and wet
climate.
typical temperatures in rainforests - CORRECT ANSWER-28°C.
, nutrient storage in tropical rainforest - CORRECT ANSWER-The majority of nutrients in the
tropical rainforest are stored in the biomass.
organic material breakdown in rainforest - CORRECT ANSWER-Decomposers.
low nutrient levels in rainforest soils - CORRECT ANSWER-Caused by leaching and the
rapid uptake of nutrients by vegetation.
buttress roots - CORRECT ANSWER-Support tall, emergent trees in their quest for sunlight.
tree height in rainforest - CORRECT ANSWER-Competition for sunlight.
lianas - CORRECT ANSWER-Vines that climb tree trunks in a bid to reach sunlight in the
canopy.
drip tips - CORRECT ANSWER-Leaves developed to enable water to run off their surface.
smooth, thin bark - CORRECT ANSWER-Temperatures are high so the trees do not need
insulation and smooth bark deters lianas and epiphytes.
flexible leaf stems - CORRECT ANSWER-Some plants have flexible leaf stems to allow
leaves to move with the sun to maximise photosynthesis.
Deforestation rate - CORRECT ANSWER-78 million acres (31 million hectares) per year: an
area larger than Poland
Causes of deforestation in the Malaysian rainforest - CORRECT ANSWER-Logging, mining,
cattle ranching, road building, agriculture, population growth, energy production
Soil erosion - CORRECT ANSWER-The process when vegetation is removed, leaving soil
exposed to heavy equatorial rainfall, leading to rapid soil removal and flooding.
Greenhouse gas absorbed by rainforests - CORRECT ANSWER-CO2
Questions and Answers Solved.
100% Correct Verified Update.
ecosystem - CORRECT ANSWER-A community of plants and animals sharing an
environment with non-living elements.
biotic - CORRECT ANSWER-Living organisms in an ecosystem such as plants and animals.
abiotic - CORRECT ANSWER-Non-living elements of an ecosystem such as soil and rocks.
food web - CORRECT ANSWER-A food web shows a series of food chains and how they
interlink.
food chain - CORRECT ANSWER-A food chain shows the flow of energy within an
ecosystem from producer to tertiary consumer.
producer - CORRECT ANSWER-Producers produce their own food using energy from the
sun. Most producers are plants, but there are some small organisms that produce food
through photosynthesis as well.
consumer - CORRECT ANSWER-Consumers cannot produce their own food. They get their
energy from consuming other organisms.
decomposer - CORRECT ANSWER-Decomposers break down dead plants and animals to
get their energy.
nutrient cycle - CORRECT ANSWER-The transfer of nutrients through an ecosystem.
small scale ecosystem - CORRECT ANSWER-Forest, pond, hedgerow.
biome - CORRECT ANSWER-A large, global scale ecosystem such as the tropical
rainforest, desert or desert that contains living organisms that have adapted to the
environment.
,tropical rainforest - CORRECT ANSWER-A forest occurring in tropical areas of heavy
rainfall. It is abundant with many species of wildlife and vegetation.
percentage of world's surface covered by tropical rainforests - CORRECT ANSWER-2%
rainfall in rainforests - CORRECT ANSWER-Rainforests typically receive over 2000mm of
rainfall per year.
location of tropical rainforests - CORRECT ANSWER-The Amazon in Brazil (South America),
Democratic Republic of Congo (Africa), Malaysia and Indonesia (South East Asia).
largest expanse of rainforest - CORRECT ANSWER-Brazil.
emergents layer - CORRECT ANSWER-The layer of the tropical rainforest that contains the
tallest trees that are usually over 50 metres tall.
canopy layer - CORRECT ANSWER-The layer of the tropical rainforest that contains the sea
of leaves blocking out the sun from the lower layers and contains 50% of rainforest
wildlife.
under canopy layer - CORRECT ANSWER-The layer of the tropical rainforest that mainly
contains bare tree trunks and lianas.
shrub layer - CORRECT ANSWER-The layer of the tropical rainforest that has the densest
plant growth. It contains shrubs and ferns and other plants needing less light.
litter layer or forest floor - CORRECT ANSWER-The layer of the tropical rainforest that
contains a layer of rotting leaves and dead animals.
favorable conditions for biodiversity in rainforest - CORRECT ANSWER-Hot and wet
climate.
typical temperatures in rainforests - CORRECT ANSWER-28°C.
, nutrient storage in tropical rainforest - CORRECT ANSWER-The majority of nutrients in the
tropical rainforest are stored in the biomass.
organic material breakdown in rainforest - CORRECT ANSWER-Decomposers.
low nutrient levels in rainforest soils - CORRECT ANSWER-Caused by leaching and the
rapid uptake of nutrients by vegetation.
buttress roots - CORRECT ANSWER-Support tall, emergent trees in their quest for sunlight.
tree height in rainforest - CORRECT ANSWER-Competition for sunlight.
lianas - CORRECT ANSWER-Vines that climb tree trunks in a bid to reach sunlight in the
canopy.
drip tips - CORRECT ANSWER-Leaves developed to enable water to run off their surface.
smooth, thin bark - CORRECT ANSWER-Temperatures are high so the trees do not need
insulation and smooth bark deters lianas and epiphytes.
flexible leaf stems - CORRECT ANSWER-Some plants have flexible leaf stems to allow
leaves to move with the sun to maximise photosynthesis.
Deforestation rate - CORRECT ANSWER-78 million acres (31 million hectares) per year: an
area larger than Poland
Causes of deforestation in the Malaysian rainforest - CORRECT ANSWER-Logging, mining,
cattle ranching, road building, agriculture, population growth, energy production
Soil erosion - CORRECT ANSWER-The process when vegetation is removed, leaving soil
exposed to heavy equatorial rainfall, leading to rapid soil removal and flooding.
Greenhouse gas absorbed by rainforests - CORRECT ANSWER-CO2
