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2 marksWater and the Aquatic Environment

CSEC Integrated Science · 2005 · Paper 2 · Question 6(c)(i)

Figure 10 shows the zonation of a rocky shore, highlighting regions A, B, and C.

Explain why shelled organisms are predominantly found in areas A and B of the seashore.

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  1. 6(a)(i)Define what is meant by a 'front'.[1 mark]
  2. 6(a)(ii)Complete Table 3 by matching each front type (occluded, stationary, warm, cold) to its correct description.[4 marks]
  3. 6(a)(iii)Predict the weather conditions in the Caribbean (under a cold front) and in the U.S.A. (under a warm front).[4 marks]
  4. 6(b)Explain the difference between high tide and low tide.[2 marks]
  5. 6(c)(ii)Explain why organisms inhabiting region B require adaptations to firmly cling to rocks.[1 mark]
  6. 6(c)(iii)Name one organism other than a snail commonly found in region B of the rocky shore.[1 mark]

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