AS & A Level Marine Science · Syllabus 9693

AS & A Level Marine Science syllabus

The whole syllabus on one page, in Cambridge’s own structure. Every topic links to its revision page, where it is explained, diagrammed and then tested with self-marked exam questions. 9 topics and 72 questions, all free.

Cambridge 9693 · 9 topics · 72 exam-style questions
Assessment

What you actually sit

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PaperTimeMarksWhat it tests
Paper 1 - AS Level Theory1 h 45 min75 marksSection A: structured questions (45 marks). Section B: free-response questions (30 marks). Based on the AS Level content. 50% of the AS Level, 25% of the A Level.
Paper 2 - AS Level Data-handling and Investigative Skills1 h 45 min75 marksStructured questions built on data and investigations, based on the AS Level content. 50% of the AS Level, 25% of the A Level.
Paper 3 - A Level Theory1 h 45 min75 marksSection A: structured questions (45 marks). Section B: free-response questions (30 marks). Based on the A Level content; AS knowledge may be required. 25% of the A Level.
Paper 4 - A Level Data-handling and Investigative Skills1 h 45 min75 marksStructured and extended-response questions on data and investigations, based on the A Level content. 25% of the A Level.

AO1 is recall and understanding. AO2 is applying it to a context. AO3 is practical and investigative skills. The mark schemes on every topic page tag each question AO1 or AO2 so you can see which one you are practising.

Topic list

Every topic, in order

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Area 1 · AS Level content

Sections 1-5 of the 9693 syllabus: the chemistry and physics of water, tectonic and coastal processes, ecology and nutrient cycles, classification and populations, and the five marine ecosystems.

  1. Water: particle theory, solubility, density and pressure
  2. Tectonic processes, weathering, tides and ocean currents
  3. Interactions, feeding relationships and nutrient cycles
  4. Classification, biodiversity and populations
  5. The open ocean, coral reefs, rocky and sandy shores, and mangroves

Area 2 · A Level content

Sections 6-9: cell structure and gas exchange, osmoregulation, photosynthesis and chemosynthesis, life cycles, fisheries and aquaculture, human impacts and conservation.

  1. Cell structure, movement of substances, gas exchange and osmoregulation
  2. Photosynthesis, chemosynthesis and respiration
  3. Life cycles, sustainable fisheries and aquaculture
  4. Ecological impacts, global warming, acidification and conservation
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Three ways to work through this syllabus

AS & A Level Marine Science course home

The same topics with progress tracking, so you can see what you have covered and what is left.

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Question bank

Every question on the site in one place. Filter by topic, command word or marks, then mark yourself.

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Quick 10

Ten random questions and a score breakdown by area, for when you have twenty minutes and no plan.

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