AS & A Level Marine Science (9693) — October–November 2023, Paper 31

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Question 1 · 8 marks · Animal cell and seagrass

Fig. 1.1 shows a generalised animal cell. Complete Table 1.1 to match each organelle to its function. Use only the letters shown in Fig. 1.1.

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Question 2 · 10 marks · Mauritius oil spill

In August 2020, a ship ran aground and spilled approximately 1000 tonnes of oil near the coast of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean. The oil formed a slick on the surface of the sea.…

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Question 3 · 13 marks · Arctic / beluga whales / methane

Scientists are concerned about changes to the Arctic Ocean as a result of climate change. Fig. 3.1 shows the extent of sea ice in the Arctic in 1979 and in 2012. Describe the…

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Question 4 · 14 marks · Antarctic krill and CCAMLR

Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba) is a small crustacean that forms the basis of the food web in the Southern Ocean. Fig. 4.1 shows different life stages of Antarctic krill.…

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Question 5 · 9 marks · Osmoregulation in tuna

Tuna are osmoconformers that live in the sea. Explain how tuna regulate their internal water and ion concentration.

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Question 6 · 15 marks · Conservation — UNESCO biosphere reserves and kelp forests

UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) designates biosphere reserves as a method of conservation worldwide. Describe how UNESCO biosphere…

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Question 7 · 6 marks · Disease management in aquaculture

Disease management is important in aquaculture. Describe methods that can be used to prevent and control disease in aquaculture.

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