Oceans and Their Coastal Margins Unit Test

The map shows the age of oceanic crust

a) Referring to the map, identify the type of plate boundary shown on the map at
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b) State the age of the crust at C shown on the map.............................................................................................. (2)
c) Clearly annotate on the map with a D an area that would have low levels of salinity .................................... (1)
D) Explain why this area would have low salinity levels .......................................................................................
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E) Describe and explain the effect that oceans would have on the climate of areas E and F on the map .................
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c) Using an annotated diagram only, explain why the age of oceanic crust changes with distance from the midocean ridges (4)

Oceans and Resources

Describe the pattern of fishing hotspots shown in the map above .............................................................................
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Explain the pattern that is shown with reference to geographical areas. ...................................................................
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Describe two positive and two negative features of aquaculture ...............................................................................
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The maps above show ocean temperatures during an El Nino and a La Nina year.
How is the pattern of ocean temperature in an El Nino year different from normal years? ......................................
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What effect does this have on people in different areas of the world?......................................................................
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Identify the landforms that were created as a result of sea level fall
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Describe two factors that may have caused a relative fall in sea level ........................................................................
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Referring to a named example draw an annotated diagram to show the formation of a Wave cut platform. (6)

Describe the pattern of loss of coral reefs ....................................................................................................................

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State two physical factors which are needed for the development of coral reefs ......................................................
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Explain three benefits that coral reefs bring to people ................................................................................................
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Describe the relationship between mangroves and coral reefs? ..................................................................................
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Choose one of the following to answer in detail. Indicate which you have chosen
Examine the conflicts which arise from competing land uses in coastal margins (10)
Referring to specific nations, discuss the geopolitical issues that arise over ocean areas (10)
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