IGCSE Marine Science (0697) — May–June 2025, Paper 13

Fig. 1.1 shows three different fishing methods, labelled J, K and L. Method J is a set of pots/baskets resting on the seabed connected by a line to a boat at the surface. Method K…

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…

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. In the map from 65 million years ago…

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…

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

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

Describe how ecotourism differs from tourism.

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