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Cambridge International AS & A Level Marine Science Second Edition Coursebook with Digital Access (2 Years)

Cambridge International AS & A Level Marine Science Second Edition Coursebook with Digital Access (2 Years)
Cambridge International AS & A Levels
AUTHOR(S):
Matthew Parkin / Melissa Lorenz / Claire Brown / Julian Robson
REGION:
Australia & New Zealand
LEVELS:
Year 11 / Year 12
EDITION:
2nd Edition
ISBN:
9781108866064
PUBLICATION DATE:
12/08/2020
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  • Supports the theoretical aspects of the course as well as application of knowledge, promotion of scientific enquiry and independent learning
  • Essential practical activities and a new practical chapter develop investigative skills
  • Group project activities such as creating scale models of marine ecosystems develop collaborative skills
  • Extended international case studies with discussion questions help students apply knowledge and learn more about real-world contexts
  • Maths skills for science feature contains background information, worked examples and practice questions that help students to develop the mathematical awareness required for the course
  • Exam command term definitions and advice are provided in a new feature page at the start of the coursebook and incorporated frequently in assessment questions
  • Key terms with clear and straightforward definitions of important scientific and academic terms when they first appear
  • Reflection questions and activities at the end of projects and practical activities encourage students to understand and improve the way they learn
  • Exam-style questions at the end of each chapter and in-chapter questions help students track their understanding
  • Answers to all questions are provided in the Digital Teacher’s Resource
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Introduction
Introduction to command words
Chapter 1: Water
1.1 Particle theory and bonding
1.2 Solubility in water
1.3 Density and pressure
Chapter 2: Earth processes
2.1 Tectonic processes
2.2 Weathering, erosion and sedimentation
2.3 Tides and ocean currents
Chapter 3: Interactions in marine ecosystems
3.1 Interactions
3.2 Feeding relationships
3.3 Nutrient cycles
Chapter 4: Classification and biodiversity
4.1 The classification of marine organisms
4.2 Key groups of marine organisms
4.3 Biodiversity
4.4 Populations and sampling techniques
Chapter 5: Examples of marine ecosystems
5.1 The open ocean
5.2 The tropical coral reef
5.3 The rocky shore
5.4 The sandy shore
Practical skills
1 Experimental planning including making estimates, predictions and hypotheses
2 Presentation of data and observations
3 Evaluation of procedures and data
4 Analysis of data and conclusions
Chapter 6: Physiology of marine organisms
6.1 General cell structure
6.2 Movement of substances
6.3 Gas exchange
6.4 Osmoregulation
Chapter 7: Energy
7.1 Photosynthesis
7.2 Chemosynthesis
7.3 Respiration
Chapter 8: Fisheries for the future
8.1 Life cycles
8.2 Sustainable fisheries
8.3 Marine aquaculture
Chapter 9: Human impacts on marine ecosystems
9.1 Ecological impacts of human activities
9.2 Global warming and its impact
9.3 Ocean acidification
9.4 Conservation of marine ecosystems
Glossary
Index

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