AS & A Level Marine Science (9693) — May–June 2024, Paper 33

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Question 1 · 12 marks · Ocean and coast / tides

Hay Point in Queensland, Australia, is one of the largest ports for coal export in the world. Fig. 1.1 shows the location of Hay Point. The map shows an estuary, a conservation…

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Question 2 · 9 marks · Aquaculture / intensive and extensive systems

Providing efficient aeration is a key requirement for aquaculture systems. (i) Explain why efficient aeration is important in aquaculture systems. [2] (ii) Explain why efficient…

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Question 3 · 11 marks · Aquaculture / hatchery management / abiotic factors

Salmon aquaculture usually involves two different stages: - breeding adult salmon in tanks in a hatchery, where fry are raised to smolt - transferring smolt to net cages in…

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Question 4 · 13 marks · Marine ecosystems / seagrass beds / productivity and economic value

Seagrasses have a global distribution. Seagrass beds are highly productive and economically valuable habitats. (i) Explain why seagrass beds are highly productive. [3] (ii)…

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Question 5 · 10 marks · Photosynthesis / light-dependent stage

Describe the light-dependent stage in photosynthesis.

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Question 6 · 13 marks · Marine conservation / whaling / international legislation

Discuss the role of the IWC (International Whaling Commission) moratorium in conservation.

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Question 7 · 7 marks · Marine ecosystems / mangrove forests / fisheries

Outline the conditions required for the formation of a mangrove forest and suggest the benefits of replanting mangroves to fisheries.

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