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SENIOR CERTIFICATE
GRADE 12
MARINE SCIENCES (P1)
NOVEMBER 2022
MARKING GUIDELINES
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Marine Sciences Grade 12 P1 NSC November 2022 Memo (English)
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Marine Sciences/P1 2 DBE/November 2022
NSC Marking Guidelines
PRINCIPLES RELATED TO MARKING MARINE SCIENCES
1. If more information is given than marks allocated
Stop marking when the maximum number of marks is reached and draw a wavy
line and write 'max' in the right-hand margin.
2. If, for example, three reasons are required and five are given
Mark the first three reasons irrespective of whether these first three are correct or
not.
3. If a whole process is given when only a part of the process is required
Read the whole process given and credit the relevant part.
4. If comparisons are asked for, but descriptions are given
Accept the description if the differences or similarities are clearly stated.
5. If diagrams are given with annotations when descriptions are required
Mark the description.
6. If flow charts are given instead of descriptions
Mark the description only.
7. If a described sequence is muddled and links do not make sense
Where sequence and links are correct marks are given. Should a logical sequence
resume, marks are given.
8. Non-recognised abbreviations
Accept the abbreviation if it is first defined in the answer. If the definition is not
defined, do not give credit for the unrecognised abbreviation, but credit the rest of
the answer if correct.
9. Wrong numbering
If the answer fits into the correct sequence of questions, but the wrong number is
given, credit the answer if the answer is in the correct order.
10. If the language that is used changes the intended meaning
Do not accept the answer.
11. Spelling errors
If a word is recognisable (if read out loud), accept the answer, provided it does not
mean something else in Marine Sciences terminology or if it is out of context.
12. In SECTION A, only accept and credit the correct letter.
13. Be sensitive to the sense of an answer, which may be stated in a different
way.
14. Title
All illustrations (e.g. diagrams, graphs and tables) must have a title written above or
below.
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Marine Sciences/P1 3 DBE/November 2022
NSC Marking Guidelines
15. Code-switching of official languages (terms and concepts)
A term or concept written in any official language other than the learner's
assessment language used in their answers should be credited, if it is correct. A
marker that is proficient in Marine Science content and the official language used
should be consulted. This is applicable to all official languages.
16. Changes to the marking guidelines
No changes must be made to the marking guidelines. The provincial internal
moderator must be consulted, who in turn will consult with the national internal
moderator (and the Umalusi moderators where necessary).
17. Official marking guidelines
Only marking guidelines bearing the signatures of the national internal moderator
and the Umalusi moderators and distributed by the National Department of Basic
Education via the provinces must be used.
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Marine Sciences/P1 4 DBE/November 2022
NSC Marking Guidelines
SECTION A
QUESTION 1
1.1 1.1.1 B
1.1.2 A
1.1.3 B
1.1.4 C
1.1.5 D
1.1.6 A
1.1.7 D
1.1.8 A
1.1.9 C
1.1.10 C
(10 x 2) (20)
1.2 1.2.1 Balanoid zone
1.2.2 Indicator species
1.2.3 Generating force
1.2.4 Biosphere reserve
1.2.5 Crest
1.2.6 Spilling wave
1.2.7 Generator
1.2.8 Demersal / bottom trawling
1.2.9 (Wave-cut) Notch
1.2.10 Greenwashing
(10 x 1) (10)
1.3 1.3.1 A only
1.3.2 None
1.3.3 Both A and B
1.3.4 B only
1.3.5 Both A and B
(10)
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TOTAL SECTION A: 40
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Marine Sciences/P1 5 DBE/November 2022
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SECTION B
QUESTION 2
2.1 2.1.1 - Nature-based tourism can lead to over-tourism *
- which results in pollution (environmental degradation)
- negatively affect the biodiversity
- distract/will discourage tourists from visiting/give bad press
(* Compulsory mark 1 + reasoning mark 2)
(Open-ended. Mark relevant reasoning) (2)
2.1.2 - Control the number of people that visiting the area / access
control
- Reduce the amount of waste produced by tourists
- Reduce the carbon footprint by limiting energy use
- Educate the tourist (on the sensitivity of the ecosystem)
- Strict rules and regulations
- Apply TIES principles and guidelines
- Develop an economic plan that pays for the environmental
improvement of the area
(Open-ended. Mark relevant reasoning) (2)
(4)
2.2 2.2.1 Temperature (°C) (1)
2.2.2 If the temperature increases, the average oxygen content of sea
water will decrease
Both variables present ONE mark
Direction of prediction ONE mark
Direction of prediction may vary as it is a hypothesis (2)
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2.2.3
½
H
½ P
YM ½
V
P
½
P
D
P
½
½
O G
½ P
P P any 6
½
YS
P ½ ½
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YL I XL ½
XS
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P XM P P
P
MARKING GUIDELINES
CRITERIA MARK ALLOCATED
Descriptive heading (H) ½
Both variables in caption (V) ½
Type of graph: line graph (T) ½
Independent variable (X-axis) (I) ½
Dependent variable (Y-axis) (D) ½
Label for X-axis (XL) ½
Label for Y-axis (YL) ½
Unit of measurement for X-axis (XM) ½
Unit of measurement for Y-axis (YM) ½
Appropriate scale for X-axis (XS) ½
Appropriate scale for Y-axis (YS) ½
Origin of line (O) ½
Plotting (P) ANY (6 x ½) 3
(9)
2.2.4 - The higher temperatures brought about by climate change
- would result in less oxygen being available to organisms
- decreasing the organisms' ability to respire (3)
(15)
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2.3 2.3.1 - Stone traps
- Reed fish traps (Mark first 1 only) (1)
2.3.2 - Overfishing / Over-exploitation
- has reduced the spawner biomass
- The destruction of estuarine habitat as nurseries
- has reduced the spawner biomass
- Climate change / Global warming
- Could affect spawning or reproductive cycles
(Mark impact and explanation. Mark first pair)
(Should be applicable to estuaries) (2)
2.3.3 - Both sediment and organic matter are deposited in the estuary
- Erosion along the river course provides the sediment load
- Sediment can clog gills of fish
- Removing spawning habitats
- The vegetation all along the banks of the river provides a
constant supply of organic plant material
- Associated plant/micro-organic matter for feeding (Mark any 3) (3)
2.3.4 - Protecting critical habitats for reproduction
- Rehabilitation of fish stocks for spill-over into surrounding
exploited areas
- Assisting fisheries management to allow for recovery of
spawning habitats / food source
- Increasing fish catches in surrounding fishing grounds due to
spill-over
(Mark any 4, should be applicable to estuaries) (4)
(10)
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2.4 2.4.1 West coast (1)
2.4.2 - Kelp holdfasts provide a haven for invertebrates such as filter
feeders
- promoting increased biodiversity
- Kelp also reduces the effect of wave action
- providing calm inshore environments in which animals can
thrive
- Kelp particles, decomposition bacteria and phytoplankton
blooms
- are capitalised on by herbivores and filter feeders
- Carnivores and omnivores feed on the filter feeders
- which thrive in kelp forests
(Mark statement and reason. Mark first 3 only) (6)
(7)
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Marine Sciences/P1 9 DBE/November 2022
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QUESTION 3
3.1 3.1.1 Wind energy / subsea oceanic pressure (1)
3.1.2 - Corrosion
- Biofouling
(Do not accept force and cost as an answer) (2)
3.1.3 If answer is YES
- South Africa is the third best location for solar power
- weather conditions experienced in South Africa is ideal for
renewable energy
- over-exploitation of fossil fuels which is currently our main source
of energy
- trying to keep up with first world countries
- Environmental costs considered in a business plan make
renewable energies competitive to fossil fuel generation.
If answer is NO
- Too expensive to install
- high cost of equipment
- technology in South African is not advanced for installation and
maintenance
- questionable governance of resources (corruption)
(Mark any logical relevant substantiating answer)
(Reasoning mark 2) (2)
3.1.4 - Building mechanisms in the ocean is expensive
- mechanisms have to withstand currents / wave action/ high
winds / corrosion
- Generation costs of electricity from ocean energy sources cannot
compete with fossil fuel
- which is cheaper (4)
(9)
3.2 3.2.1 Longshore drift (1)
3.2.2 A - Swash (1)
B - Backwash (1)
3.2.3 - The movement of sediment along the beach
- when prevailing wind blows from the side (obliquely), along the
shoreline
- The wind forms oblique swash
- which drives sediment diagonally up the beach
- Gravity moves the backwash water and sediment back to the
sea
- The longshore drift movement of sediment travels in a zigzag
pattern (Mark any 4) (4)
(7)
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3.3 3.3.1 Upper shore (1)
3.3.2 - Sand hoppers
- Giant pill bugs (2)
3.3.3 Predation
Competition
Feeding habits
Habitats (for example humans removing organic content from
beaches)
Adaptation (animals will be in sand grain size where adapted
to be) (Mark first 1 only) (1)
3.3.4 (a) - To avoid predators
- that are active during the day (2)
(b) - Protection
- the burrows act as sheltered environments
- Wave action (when tide is high in the day)
- When the frequency of waves is high, the crabs might be
washed away (Mark factor and description) (4)
3.3.5 - Organic material is trapped within the sand and
- broken down by anoxic bacteria
- This releases hydrogen sulphide beneath the surface
- which is harmful to the ghost crabs. (4)
(14)
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3.4 3.4.1
1000
x 100 = 16,67 % (3)
6000
3.4.2 - Act as a gelling agent / thickener / stabiliser
- in foodstuffs such as sauces and ice-cream
- They are used in the medical field
- for dental moulds / wound dressings / controlled released
tablets / blood pressure and cholesterol control
- They are used in the textile industry
- for the production of dyes / adhesives / high quality paper /
explosives / welding flux / mould release agents
(Mark use and explanation. Mark first pair) (2)
(5)
3.5 - Design for a circular economy
- Design products, processes and systems so that the
materials used can cycle continuously in a circular
economy
- Avoid extremes of temperature and pressure
- to make it more energy efficient
- Use life-friendly chemistry
- Make use of a safe subset of elements, use water-based
chemistry, and ensure materials break down into benign
constituents (4)
(Mark principle and explanation. Mark first 2 pairs) (4)
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TOTAL SECTION B: 75
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Marine Sciences/P1 12 DBE/November 2022
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SECTION C
When marking essays, be aware of maximum marks per subsection (indicate
with the designated letter to keep track) and compulsory marks per section
(indicate with C). The breakdown of the synthesis marks is indicated for each
question. Credit valid points content points which may come from external
reading, but keep to maximum allocations per subsection.
ASSESSING THE PRESENTATION OF THE ESSAY
MARK
2 1 0
ALLOCATION
The introduction Some attempt to There is no
shows a contextual write an introduction.
link that the introduction/ Starts with the
candidate stated intention of asked content
understands what essay but to a straight away.
the question is, by: large extent using Provides
the wording from randomly
Correctly stating in the question. arranged facts.
INTRODUCTION
their own words Unclear that
2 marks
what the question candidate fully Restating the
(INTR)
is about AND understands the question.
describing the topic.
intention/ purpose
of the essay. Stated the
intention of the
essay in their
own words.
The internal Some paragraph All content
structure of a division but is sections written
paragraph is unclear (not as one
clearly planned. linked) why the paragraph.
USE OF One main aspect / content is
PARAGRAPHS idea is discussed in grouped in these
2 marks a paragraph. If paragraphs.
(PAR) more than one
aspect is discussed
in a paragraph, the
connection is
clearly visible.
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Sufficient An attempt to Less than 25% of
information with write on the topic, content that the
many good points but 26% to 49% learner
RELEVANCE
made, more than of the content addressed is not
2 marks
50% of the content discussed in the on the topic
(REL)
is relevant to the essay is asked.
question asked. irrelevant to the
question asked.
Paragraphs show Generally clear Very difficult to
logical sequence sequence but read the essay as
and are some facts are no logical
demonstrably not in place - sequence. Many
LOGICAL linked to each content provided facts with no clear
SEQUENCE other. is correct but is layout. Clearly
2 marks meant to be in a unplanned.
(LSEQ) different
(relevant)
paragraph. Essay
poorly planned.
Clearly bringing the An attempt to No conclusion.
aspects discussed write a Learner clearly
in the essay conclusion, but stopped after the
together in a final closely quotes content
CONCLUSION paragraph in own the words of the paragraphs – no
2 marks words. question asked. attempt to pull the
(CONC) Still shows ideas together.
linkage of the
topic to their
response.
Synthesis (10)
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QUESTION 4
INTRODUCTION GUIDELINE
- Incorporates both tourism and aquaculture
- Does not repeat / reproduce wording of the question
CLIMATE (C)
- The area experiences a Mediterranean climate
- with warm, dry summers and winter rainfall (Need BOTH summer and winter
description)
- The ocean keeps the temperatures mild
- Prevailing winds are NW in winter
- Prevailing winds are SE in summer
- The strongest winds occur on mid-summer afternoons
- It receives the least daily variation in temperature of all the coastal regions
- The Köppen–Geiger classification for the region is Csb Max 6 (6)
COASTAL GEOGRAPHY AND GEOLOGY (G)
- The SW Cape coastline includes estuaries at the mouths of the Olifants, Berg and
Breede Rivers
- False Bay is also fed by estuaries (in the form of Sandvlei, Botrivervlei and
Hermanus lagoon)
- The SW coastline is made up of wide coastal plains
- The shores include world famous sandy beaches such as Muizenberg
- interspersed with some rocky shores
- There are some exceptions where sheer sandstone and granite cliffs plunge
straight into the sea.
- On some beaches large, weathered granite boulders can be seen Max 6 (6)
EXAMPLES OF AQUACULTURE IN THE AREA (E)
- Abalone farms
- in Hermanus and Gansbaai
- Oysters farms
- farmed in Saldanha Bay
- Wild mussels
- farmed on wave platforms in Saldanha Bay
- Seawater trout
- grown in sea cages in Saldanha Bay (Mark first TWO pairs) (4)
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MITIGATION (M)
- As a mitigation measure against eutrophication
- sea cages should be placed where currents can disperse the nutrients
- Some aquaculture farmers have designed multi-layered cages
- The upper layer consists of sea cages containing the fish species
- The lower layer consists of sea pens containing seaweed and bivalves, such as
oysters or mussels
- These absorb and clean the waste products that settle down from the cages
above
- Oxygen levels are normally maintained by algal photosynthesis
- or aerators
- waste is managed by the water movement through the cage allowing the waste to
drop to the seabed Max 7 (7)
NEGATIVE EFFECT (N)
- Eutrophication of the surrounding water resulting in a decrease in the biodiversity
- Destruction of coastal habitats due to the development of infrastructure
- An increase in nature-based tourism that could cause harm to the environment
POSITIVE EFFECT (P)
- Job creation / strengthen the economy / lower poverty
- can contribute to conservation of species
- increase food security / production of more seafood
(Any logical relevant substantiating answer)
Max 2 (2)
CONCLUSION GUIDELINE
- Link the suitability of the South West Coast to tourism and aquaculture
- Does not repeat / reproduce wording of the question
Content: (25)
Synthesis: (10)
(35)
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QUESTION 5
INTRODUCTION GUIDELINE
- Incorporates the history of the South Coast and climate change
- Does not repeat / reproduce wording of the question
HUMAN INDIGENOUS CONTENT (I)
- At Blombos Cave near Stilbaai
- artifacts dated to 77 000 years ago have been discovered
- which include marine shell beads / engraved ochre / stone tools and bone tools
- Artifacts are decorated with engraved lines and patterns and are some of the oldest
human engravings ever found
- They are so significant that the Southern African Archaeological Bulletin (SAAB)
has one of these engravings pictured on its journal's cover
- South of Mossel Bay is Pinnacle Point
- where archaeological excavations reveal that Middle Stone Age people
- who lived in the area 170 000 to 40 000 years ago
- The cave provides evidence of earliest consumption of shellfish by humans
- Consumption is considered significant to the development of the human brain
- due to the rich content of Omega-3 fatty acids found in all shellfish, especially
oysters
- The oldest evidence for the use of heat treatment on rock for
- “manufacturing” stone tools has also been uncovered in this area
- Stone Age tools have been discovered at caves on both of the Knysna Heads
Max 12 (12)
ENERGY BUDGET (B)
- Human industrial activities
- have increased the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere
- the more greenhouse gases
- the greater the degree of heat insulation and
- the lower the amount of heat reradiated from Earth's atmosphere back out into
space
- which will result in higher global temperatures Max 4 (4)
EFFECTS ON COASTAL REGIONS (E)
- Coastal cities and towns will need to plan for sea level rise
- during spring high tides and when there is a storm surge
- Estuaries and mangroves are vulnerable and likely to be impacted
- The excess of CO2 being absorbed by the ocean
- decreases its pH and increases ocean acidification
- impacts animals requiring calcium carbonate / aragonite for their development
- Impacts the life cycles of many marine organisms
- such as sex-determination / abandonment of eggs / coral bleaching Max 7 (7)
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CIVIL ENGINEERING ISSUES (C)
- Coastline would be reclaimed by the sea
- Building could be washed away by waves
- Design buildings that are stable
- Structural foundations could be compromised
- Sea water could corrode (concrete structures / metal)
(Any logical relevant substantiating answer. Open-ended question)
Max (2)
CONCLUSION GUIDELINE
- Link the human content of the South Coast to climate change
- Does not repeat / reproduce wording of the question
Content: (25)
Synthesis: (10)
(35)
TOTAL SECTION C: 35
GRAND TOTAL: 150
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