IGCSE Marine Science (0697) — May–June 2025, Paper 11

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Question 1 · 9 marks · Fisheries for the future

Fig. 1.1 shows three different fishing methods, labelled J, K and L. Method J shows a boat towing a set of pot-like baskets along the seabed. Method K shows a boat with a large…

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Question 2 · 11 marks · Marine ecosystems and biodiversity

Some statements about different ocean zones are listed. Draw a single ruled line to match each ocean zone to the statement which correctly describes the ocean zone. You should…

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Question 3 · 12 marks · The water cycle and the marine environment

Fig. 3.1 shows how the Atlantic Ocean has changed in the last 65 million years. The line through the Atlantic Ocean is a plate boundary. Name the type of plate boundary found in…

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Question 4 · 8 marks · Marine ecosystems and biodiversity

Coastal ecosystems provide important benefits, such as recreation and tourism, to humans. Mangrove forests and coral reefs are two types of coastal ecosystems. Name two other…

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Question 5 · 9 marks · Marine ecosystems and biodiversity

Fig. 5.1 shows a manatee eating seagrass. Seagrass cells have cell walls. State one function of the cell wall.

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Question 6 · 12 marks · Human impacts on marine ecosystems

Microplastics are small pieces of plastic less than 5 mm in size. Explain why microplastics are found in oceans.

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Question 7 · 11 marks · Conservation and management of marine ecosystems

Describe how ecotourism differs from tourism.

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Question 8 · 8 marks · Marine ecosystems and biodiversity

Fig. 8.1 shows a mixture of phytoplankton and zooplankton. Discuss the importance of plankton to the marine ecosystem.

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