OCR General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) Biology Practice Exam

What is eco-labelling?

1. A method to track endangered species

2. A label indicating sustainably harvested timber

3. A certification for organic food products

4. A marketing tool for selling wood-based products

The correct answer is: A label indicating sustainably harvested timber

Eco-labelling refers to a system of labeling that provides consumers with information about the environmental impact of a product. The correct notion here is that it signifies a label indicating sustainably harvested timber. This labeling helps consumers identify products that have been produced in an environmentally friendly manner, ensuring that the timber has been sourced from forests that are being responsibly managed. Such practices often include reforestation, maintaining biodiversity, and preventing over-harvesting. While other options may relate to eco-friendly practices, they do not accurately describe the specific focus of eco-labelling. Tracking endangered species involves conservation efforts and monitoring but does not necessarily involve labeling products. Certification for organic food products pertains to agricultural practices specifically rather than sustainable resource management across various product categories. Similarly, while eco-labelling can indeed serve marketing purposes, its primary intent is to inform consumers about environmental sustainability rather than just to sell products.