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Assessment Specifications
Level 3 Earth and Space Science 2023
General information
Domain |
Earth and Space Science |
Method of assessment |
Written examination |
Standards |
Each examination will contain resource-based and knowledge-based questions.
Candidates should be encouraged to develop their own labeled diagrams / sketches as part of their learning and assessment.
Specific information for individual achievement standards
Standard |
91413 |
Title |
Demonstrate understanding of processes in the ocean system |
Version |
2 |
Number of credits |
4 |
The effects of climate change on ocean processes may be examined.
The ocean composition includes mixed layer, deep layer, pycnocline, thermocline, and halocline.
Transport of matter and energy in the ocean could include surface and deep currents, and the links between them. It may also include nutrient cycling, energy flows, and the formation and effects of tides and waves.
Standard |
91414 |
Title |
Demonstrate understanding of processes in the atmosphere system |
Version |
2 |
Number of credits |
4 |
The effects of climate change on atmospheric processes may be examined.
Aerosols can include pollutants, particulates, and water. Jet streams are a part of troposphere circulation.
When considering transport of energy, candidates should consider conduction, convection, radiation, latent heat, sensible heat, and albedo.
When considering atmospheric composition, candidates should consider layers: troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, ionosphere, and thermosphere.