Simpson's Index of Diversity Calculations | GCSE Biology | AQA
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Master Simpson's Index of Diversity calculations for GCSE Biology with this comprehensive worksheet — practice questions, worked examples, and full mark scheme in one instant PDF download.
Confidence with Simpson's Index is essential for AQA GCSE Biology Higher Tier exam success. This worksheet gives students plenty of practice calculating and interpreting biodiversity indices from real ecological data.
What's Included:
- Practice questions at Higher Tier difficulty
- Step-by-step worked examples to model the method
- Real-world applications — habitat comparison, conservation, pollution impact
- Formula guidance: D = 1 − Σ(n/N)²
- Interpreting Simpson's Index values in ecological contexts
- Full mark scheme with detailed solutions
- Fully aligned with AQA GCSE Biology specification
- Instant PDF download — begin revising right away
- Easy-to-print format
Topics Covered:
- Calculating Simpson's Index of Diversity from species data
- Understanding what D values indicate about biodiversity
- Comparing biodiversity between different habitats
- Understanding the impact of pollution and habitat loss on diversity
- Applying Simpson's Index to real ecological scenarios
Perfect for: GCSE Biology Higher Tier students in Years 10 and 11, science teachers building ecology revision lessons, and students preparing for AQA GCSE Biology exams.
Download now and build the ecology confidence you need for exam success!