# Marine Sciences Grade 12 P2 November 2024 NSC Memo (English)

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- Year: 2024
- Exam period: November 2024 NSC
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NATIONAL
                                      .
                             SENIOR CERTIFICATE

                                     GRADE 12

                               MARINE SCIENCES P1

                                  NOVEMBER 2024

                              MARKING GUIDELINES

MARKS: 150

                     These marking guidelines consist of 20 pages.

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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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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 Sciences 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 who will be consulted).

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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SECTION A

QUESTION 1

1.1       1.1.1      C 
          1.1.2      C 
          1.1.3      B 
          1.1.4      D 
          1.1.5      A 
          1.1.6      B 
          1.1.7      C
          1.1.8      B
          1.1.9      C 
          1.1.10     B 
                                                                                        (10 x 2)       (20)

1.2       1.2.1      Climate 
          1.2.2      Aerators 
          1.2.3      Aragonite 
          1.2.4      Raceway 
          1.2.5      Fetch 
          1.2.6      Climograph  / Climate graph
          1.2.7      Mitigation (measures) 
          1.2.8      Brood stock 
          1.2.9      Industrial revolution  / Industrialisation / Industrial era
          1.2.10     Wave height 
                                                                                        (10 x 1)       (10)

1.3       1.3.1      BOTH A AND B 
          1.3.2      NONE 
          1.3.3      BOTH A AND B 
          1.3.4      A ONLY 
          1.3.5      B ONLY 
                                                                                         (5 x 2)       (10)

                                                                       TOTAL SECTION A:                40

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SECTION B

QUESTION 2

2.1       2.1.1
                             The mass of bycatch species landed from
                            the Kwazulu-Natal crustacean trawl fishery
                                   for the 2021 fishing season
                                                                            Key
                                                                        John Dory
                                                                        Jacopever
                                                                        Deep-water
                                                                        Hake

                                               Calculations
                     Bycatch species       Calculation    Degrees             Degrees
                                                                            rounded off
                        John Dory         30/780*360 =          13,85            14
                        Jacopever         70/780*360 =          32,31            32
                     Deep-water Hake     100/780*360 =          46,15            46
                        Greeneye         240/780*360 =         110,77           111
                      Cephalopods        340/780*360 =         156,92           157

                                         MARKING GUIDELINES
                     CRITERIA                                              MARK
                                                                           ALLOCATED
                     Type of graph (format), Pie Chart (T)                      1
                     Descriptive heading above or below the graph (H)           ½
                     Heading references that describe both variables            ½
                     by name: Bycatch species and mass (V)
                     For each correct calculation from data to                Any 4 x ½
                     degrees (C)
                     Draw and labelled correct segment (S)                    Any 4 x ½
                     Key / Label (K)                                              1                (7)

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          2.1.2      -   The fish stock will decrease * / negative effect /
                         fisheries collapse

                     -   due to the species / genetic diversity of the fish stock will be
                         compromised 
                     -   which enables the spread of disease 

                     -   The removal of big oversized / more mature females (BOFF) 
                     -   will result in lower reproductive output 

                     -   There will be too few adults to replace those that have been
                         removed 
                     -   Eventually resulting in a population decrease 
                          (Any logical relevant answer, marker discretion for insightful
                                                                                   thinking)           (3)
                                                            (1 compulsory * and any pair)

          2.1.3      -   Size frequency of the fish caught in the samples 
                     -   shows how successful the recruitment of the fish stock has been. 

                     -   The growth rate of the species measured 
                     -   shows the extent to which a fish stock has recovered from past
                         overexploitation. 

                     -   The number of tagged fish caught as bycatch 
                     -   gives an estimate of the population size 

                     -   Abundance 
                     -   shows the conservation status of the species  / the need for
                         fisheries management
                                                                  (Mark first 2 pairs only)
                                                                                     (2 x 2)           (4)
                                                                                                       (14)

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2.2       2.2.1      South coast                                                                   (1)

2.2       2.2.1      South coast                                                                   (1)

          2.2.2      Warm temperate region                                                         (1)

          2.2.3      -     Due to the high rainfall  / all year round
                     -     (Afromontane) Forests are found in the Knysna area *
                     -     containing many species of trees such as yellowwoods /
                           ironwoods 
                     -     undergrowth 
                     -     ferns 
                                                                       (1 compulsory + any 2)       (3)

          2.2.4      (a)      -   It will result in habitat destruction 

                                                           OR

                              -   The water quality of the lakes would decrease (as a result
                                  of sedimentation / dissolved pollutants) 

                                                              OR
                              -   Increased tourism 

                                      (Any logical relevant answer, marker discretion for           (1)
                                                                     insightful thinking)
                                                                            (Mark any 1)
                                                                            (Mark first 1)

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                     (b)      -   The lakes might lose their Ramsar status *

                              -   The biodiversity of the area would decrease  due to
                              -   less food for organisms using the lakes  / less shelter
                                  because of the habitat destruction
                              -   Answer MUST link to QUESTION 2.3.4 (a)

                                                              OR

                              -   The biodiversity of the area would decrease  due to
                              -   increased sediment load  / dissolved pollutants in the
                                  water
                              -   Answer MUST link to QUESTION 2.3.4 (a)
                                      (Any logical relevant answer, marker discretion for
                                                                        insightful thinking)
                                                    (1 * compulsory + 1 cause + 1 effect)           (3)
                                                                                                     (9)

2.3       2.3.1      Diameter (cm) of the opening                                                   (1)

          2.3.2      -     (same) salinity  at 33 parts per thousand.
                     -     (same) temperature  at 16 °C.
                     -     (same) amount of oil  at 2 litres
                     -     (same) volume in the bath  at 1 000 litres
                                                                   Mark any 1, mark first 1          (1)

          2.3.3      -     They had a small sample size  / Each aperture was only tested
                           once
                     -     Only one device per diameter was used  / The investigation
                           was not repeated
                     -     Therefore, the results are not accurate 
                                                                             (Mark any 2)            (2)

          2.3.4      3:1                                                                            (1)

          2.3.5      The larger the diameter of the opening, the higher / larger the ratio /
                     volume of oil to water collected.
                                                       Both variables present 1 mark 
                                                       Direction of conclusion 1 mark               (2)

          2.3.6      -     Oil is a non-polar molecule  / hydrophobic
                     -     Which does not dissociate in water 
                     -     (The oil tends to float on the water) as it has a lower density 
                                                                                  (Mark any 2)       (2)

          2.3.7      -     The 4 cm tube has larger diameter / aperture / opening
                     -     Collecting more water than oil 
                     -     because less oil will be found under the water surface  / more
                           oil will be found above the water surface
                                                                                (Mark any 2)         (2)
                                                                                                     (11)
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QUESTION 3

3.1     3.1.1        (a)    Turbine  generator                                                     (1)
                     (b)   A – warmer (surface) water 
                           B – colder (deep) water                                                 (2)

                     (c)    - The temperature gradient is large enough *
                            - to power the turbine 
                                                          (1*Compulsory mark + 1)                  (2)

        3.1.2        (a)    D                                                                      (1)
                     (b)    - Greater / larger temperature difference 
                            - between the surface water and the deep ocean water                   (2)

        3.1.3        (a)    Environmental cost                                                     (1)

                     (b)    - It reduces the use of non-renewable resources  / fossil
                              fuels
                            - due to the use of recycled materials 
                                                          OR
                            - Reduces the amount of carbon dioxide emitted 
                            - therefore lowers the carbon footprint / reduced contribution
                              to enhanced climate change
                                                          (Mark any pair, mark first pair)
                                     (Any logical relevant answer, marker discretion for
                                                                       insightful thinking)         (2)

        3.1.4        IF YES
                     - This would reduce the financial / environmental costs, therefore
                         more companies will produce more renewable electricity, making
                         it more accessible to the general public 

                     IF NO
                     - It would just mean that these companies make a greater profit,
                        without reducing the cost of electricity for the general public 
                            (Mark only allocated for Yes or No if answer is motivated)
                         (Any logical relevant answer, marker discretion for insightful
                                                                                   thinking)        (2)
                                                                                                    (13)

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3.2

                                       MARKING GUIDELINES
        CRITERIA                             ELABORATION                           MARK
                                                                                ALLOCATION
        Correct drawing (D)      Side view
                                 All features present
                                 (offshore bar, backwash eroding beach, steep
                                 wave front)                                           1
        Suitable heading (H)     Descriptive heading                                   1
        Drawing technique (T)    Drawing in pencil                                     ½
                                 Drawing solid lines (not more than 45-55%
                                 shading – marker's discretion)                        ½
        Annotations (A)          Mark any 3
                                 - Steep wave front
                                 - Plunging wave
                                 - Steep beach
                                 - Strong backwash
                                 - Accumulated water
                                 - Eroded beach sand / High sediment load
                                 - Offshore bar / Sand bar
                                 - Sand deposited offshore
                                 - Rip current                                          3
        Annotations linked (L)   Annotations in correct positions                       1
        Process direction (P)    Arrow(s) / movement of water                           1
                                                                                        8
                                                                                       (8)

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3.3     3.3.1        La Niña                                                                         (1)

        3.3.2        -     The SE trade winds will be stronger than normal 
                     -     driving more than normal warm surface water  towards the
                           western Pacific / away from the South American / Peru coast /
                           towards the East Australian coast

                     -     Increased upwelling off the South American west coast 
                     -     results in an increased amount of cold surface water pushed to
                           the surface                                              (2 x 2)          (4)
                                                                                                      (5)

3.4     3.4.1        (a)      F                                                                      (1)

                     (b)      -   Shells contain high amounts of calcium carbonate *
                              -   F is close to the sea shore 
                              -   It will therefore include a higher volume of shells 
                              -   Since, G is the oldest dune 
                              -   the shells would have decomposed over time  / the trees
                                  would have absorbed most of the calcium in the soil
                                                               (*Compulsory mark + any 2)            (3)
                                       (Any logical relevant answer, marker discretion for
                                                                          insightful thinking)

        3.4.2        IF YES
                     - It could increase biodiversity 

                     IF NO
                     - It is not the natural progression of the ecosystem / ecosystem
                        has to change by itself 
                            (Mark only allocated for Yes or No if answer is motivated)
                         (Any logical relevant answer, marker discretion for insightful
                                                                              thinking)               (2)
                                                                                                      (6)

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3.5     3.5.1        P1 = 2.3 + 1
                        = 3,3 bar
                     V1 = X

                     P2 = 1 bar
                     V2 = 2,5 litres

                     Temperature is constant

                                          P1V1       P2V 2        V1       P2V 2
                     P1V1 = P2V2  OR            =           OR        =
                                           T1         T2                    P1

                      V1 = (1 bar) (2,5 ℓ)
                           (3,3 bar) (  substitution)

                       = 0,76 ℓ ( for correct answer and  unit)                                              (4)

        3.5.2        The bends  / Decompression sickness                                                      (1)

        3.5.3        - As the waves move through the vertical water column
                     - The water particles rise, move forwards, move down with the
                       passing of the trough / crest and back again to the
                       equilibrium surface 
                     - in an orbital or elliptical path or pattern 
                     - Particles in their orbit set in motion an orbit of half the diameter
                       than the particles below that orbit 
                     - This continues for half the wavelength of the waves,
                       which is 3 m 
                                                                                   (Mark any 4)                (4)
                                                                                                               (9)
                                                                                                               [41]

                                                                                   TOTAL SECTION B:            75

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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. Starts
                     link that the           introduction/ stated    with the asked
                     candidate               intention of essay      content straight
                     understands what        but to a large extent   away.
                     the question is, by:    using the wording       Provides randomly
                                             from the question.      arranged facts.
INTRODUCTION
                     Correctly stating in    Unclear that
   2 marks
                     their own words         candidate fully         Restating the
    (INTR)
                     what the question is    understands the         question
                     about AND               topic.
                     describing the
                     intention/ purpose of Stated the intention
                     the essay.            of the essay in their
                                           own words.

                     The internal            Some paragraph          All content sections
                     structure of a          division but is         written as one
                     paragraph clearly       unclear (not linked)    paragraph.
                     planned. One main       why content is
   USE OF            aspect / idea           grouped in these
 PARAGRAPHS          discussed in a          paragraphs.
   2 marks           paragraph. If more
    (PAR)            than one aspect is
                     discussed in a
                     paragraph, the
                     connection is clearly
                     visible.
                     Sufficient              An attempt to write     25% or less of the
                     information with        on the topic, but       content that the
  RELEVANCE
                     many good points        only 26% to 49% of      learner addressed is
    2 marks
                     made, 50% or more       the content             relevant to the topic
     (REL)
                     of the content is       discussed in the        asked.
                     relevant to the         essay is relevant to
                     question asked.         the question asked.

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                     Paragraphs show        Generally clear         Very difficult to read
                     logical sequence       sequence but some       the essay as no
                     and are                facts not in place -    logical sequence.
    LOGICAL
                     demonstrably linked    content provided is     Many facts with no
   SEQUENCE
                     to each other.         correct but is meant    clear layout. Clearly
     2 marks
                                            to be in a different    unplanned.
     (LSEQ)
                                            (relevant)
                                            paragraph. Essay
                                            poorly planned.
                     Clearly bringing the   An attempt to write     No conclusion.
                     aspects discussed      a conclusion, but       Learner clearly
                     in the essay           closely quotes the      stopped after the
  CONCLUSION
                     together in a final    words of the            content paragraphs
    2 marks
                     paragraph in own       question asked. Still   – no attempt to pull
    (CONC)
                     words.                 shows linkage of the    the ideas together.
                                            topic to their
                                            response.
                                                                                                 (10)

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QUESTION 4
INTRODUCTION GUIDELINE

-   Refers to coastal formation / possibility of increase in tourism
-   Does not repeat / reproduce wording of the question

STACK FORMATION (S)

-   At this rocky coastal formation, the rock was perpendicular  / 90˚ to the coastline
-   Erosive forces, such as hydraulic action  / wind / waves / abrasion / attrition
     resulted in the formation of
-   a notch at a weak point 
-   and then the notch into a sea cave 
-   The cave eroded into an arch 
-   The type of arch that formed is dependent on the geomorphology 
-   with more resistant rock on the roof of the arch 
-   The roof became too heavy to be supported 
-   and the arch collapsed 
-   this process left behind a stack  / vertical pillar of rock
                                                                                     Max        (7)

ENGINEERING PRINCIPLES (E)

-   Soft engineering
-   Example geotextile 
-   Stimulate the formation of a 'walk way' towards the stack 
-   Tends to be less noticeable/visual 
-   Can place a row of materials under the water (such as tyres) below the
     low-tide mark 
-   to break the energy of the wave action 
-   to protect the public from wave action 
-   This can reduce the erosive power of waves 
-   Beach nourishment  / adding of sand to new connection
-   Bulldozing or trucking in sand 

-   Hard engineering 
-   Erection of solid/permanent structures 
-   such as a seawall made from dolosse / revetment / breakwater 
-   to prevent erosion 
-   By reducing the flow of sediment along the coast 
-   Groynes can be used 
-   to slow down the movement of sediment along the beach 
-   Sediment will accumulate on one side of the groyne 
                                                                                   Min 4

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COASTAL FORMATION: LONGSHORE DRIFT (FL)

-   Longshore drift occurs in the surf zone 
-   Certain sandy coastal formations develop 
-   Wind mostly blows at an angle (obliquely) to the beach 
-   Swash approaches the shore at an angle 
-   Gravity causes backwash 
-   to flow perpendicular to the shore 
-   Carries sediment (perpendicularly) back with it 
-   Repeated actions of swash and backwash 
-   The longshore drift movement of sediment travels along the shore / in a zigzag
    pattern 
-   A spit develops when sediment is carried / deposited (and slowed down) by
     longshore drift 
-   Sand moved by longshore drift, will further be added on top of the
    engineered structure *
                                                           (1 * compulsory + min 3)
                                                                               Min 4

                                                                                    Max        (12)

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (A)

-   Allows a specialist to determine the impact that the structure will pose to the
    environment 
-   and to the stack itself .
-   Recommendations can be made to minimise the impact  of the type of
    engineering approach to be used
-   Examples of impact: less sand reaching the other side of the walkway  / impacts
    on sandy beach organisms / impacts beach formation / affects beach activities on
    the other side / any relevant example
-   While still being able to meet the requirement of being able to withstand the
    erosive forces  / strong wave action
-   The EIA will identify potential mitigation measures that can reduce coastal risk 
-   by maintaining the integrity of the natural beach site .
-   Natural coastal processes such as stack formations are sensitive to human
    interventions / structures / activities have to be protected / restored / enhanced 
-   for their historical / economic / social / environmental values

      (Any logical relevant substantiating answer, marker discretion for insightful
                                                                          thinking)
                                                                               Max             (4)

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LEARNER'S OPINION (J)

Learner receives a mark for agreeing with the statement, only if substantiated.

SHOULD INTERFERE

-   Coastlines are natural and dynamic features and humans should try to conserve
    them with new and improved technologies 
-   Access to the stack will attract more tourist to the beautiful coastal formation 
-   Increase income to the area and improve development 

SHOULD NOT INTERFERE

-   Will cause problems and increase erosion on another part of the coastline 
-   Coastlines are natural and dynamic features and humans should let nature run its
    course 
-   Can be expensive 
-   The construction of the walkway can be harmful for both the area where the sand
    was removed and where it has been placed 
-   The walkway can be invasive to natural organisms on the beach 

      (Any logical relevant substantiating answer, marker discretion for insightful
                                                                          thinking)
                                                                               Max            (2)

CONCLUSION GUIDELINE

-   Link both coastal formations and engineering
-   Does not repeat / reproduce wording of the question

                                                                            Content:          (25)
                                                                           Synthesis:         (10)
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QUESTION 5

INTRODUCTION GUIDELINE

-   Refers to global ocean circulation and mention the two countries / coastlines
    involved
-   Does not repeat / reproduce wording of the question

OCEAN BASIN (B)

-   South Atlantic *
-   Due to gyres  (South Atlantic Ocean gyre)
-   A series of interconnected circular surface currents 
-   A circular / rotational pattern is created by the Coriolis effect 
-   that is caused by the rotation of the Earth 
-   Following an anti-clockwise route in the Southern Hemisphere 
-   The flow of currents is not the same on all sides of the gyre 
-   On the eastern side of the gyre (along South Africa's west coast) the flow is
    towards the equator 
-   On the western side of the gyre (along Uruguay) flow is towards the poles 
-   The eastern surface currents are wider and the western surface currents are
    narrower 
-   The eastern surface currents are weaker / slower and the western surface currents
    are stronger / faster 
                                                                (1 * compulsory + any 4)
                                                                                     Max        (5)

NUTRIENT FLOW – WEST COAST (NW)

-   The reason for high fish abundance noted on the data is due Upwelling *
-   Prevailing south-east wind drags the surface water 
-   Surface water moves (westwards) offshore  (due to Ekman transport)
-   As surface water gets pushed offshore, it must be replaced from below 
-   Resulting in an upward-moving current replacing the surface water 
-   Nutrients from the depths are introduced to the surface 
-   Supports an enormous amount of biological productivity 
-   Generates valuable food supply for the food chains along the coast. 
                                                                   (1 * compulsory)
                                                                               Min 3

NUTRIENT FLOW – EAST COAST (NE)

-   Reason for low fish abundance noted on the data Downwelling *
-   Prevailing winds blows onshore 
-   Ekman transport forces water towards the coast 
-   Water piles up  and
-   forms a downward current 
-   resulting in less nutrients 
-   Therefore, the area along the coast is less biologically productive 
                                                                      (1* compulsory)
                                                                                 Min 3
                                                                                  Max           (9)
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EKMAN TRANSPORT AND SPIRAL (E)

-   Wind at the surface has a frictional drag on the surface water
-   which sets the surface water in motion 
-   The wind-driven surface water layer, drags underlying water with it 
-   The movement of water is deflected from the wind direction 
-   as a result of the Coriolis effect. 
-   As a result of friction 
-   each deeper layer of water moves more slowly 
-   and shorter distance than the layer above 
-   Each successive lower layer is deflected further 
-   (At approximately 100-150 m below the surface), currents move in exactly opposite
    direction  to currents moving on the surface
-   Movement on the ocean surface is at 90˚ to the direction of the main body of
    water 
-   Creates opportunity for nutrient-rich water to take up space left by less nutrient-rich
    water  / upwelling
                                                                                      Max         (6)

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS (S)

-   Crew must have valid sailing licenses 
-   There must be enough PPE (personal protective equipment) like life jackets 
-   and safety equipment / safety buoys / life raft / fire extinguishers any 1 example 
-   Enough food 
-   Enough drinkable water 
     (Any logical relevant substantiating answer, marker discretion for insightful
                                                                                 thinking)
                                                                                      Max         (3)

OPINION (J)

Learner receives a mark for agreeing with the statement, only if substantiated.

IF YES
- The more data are captured, the better our understanding of coastal regions 
- Positive relationships are created between citizens and researchers 
- Encouragement of ocean literacy / opportunity to educate the public 

IF NO
- Data collected might be not be accurate as they are not qualified scientists 
- Data might not be accepted by the scientific community or fish managers, as they
    are not real scientists 
- Citizens take positions of qualified scientists on board these research vessels 

      (Any logical relevant substantiating answer, marker discretion for insightful
                                                                          thinking)
                                                                               Max                (2)

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CONCLUSION GUIDELINE

-   Link both global ocean circulation and different conditions along the coasts   /
    citizen science
-   Does not repeat / reproduce wording of the question

                                                                          Content:      (25)
                                                                         Synthesis      (10)
                                                                                        [35]

                                                              TOTAL SECTION C:          35
                                                                 GRAND TOTAL:           150

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