The Atmosphere and Ocean Environments (Leaving Cert Geography): Flashcards
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Atmosphere & ocean relationship
Atmosphere & ocean relationship
Interconnected systems that affect each other
Primary atmospheric gases
Primary atmospheric gases
Nitrogen and oxygen
Three atmospheric layers
Three atmospheric layers
Troposphere, stratosphere, exosphere
Key atmospheric measurements
Key atmospheric measurements
Pressure, relative humidity, temperature
Ocean characteristics
Ocean characteristics
Salinity, density, pressure variations
Two ocean zones
Two ocean zones
Sunlight zone, midnight zone
Ice core analysis purpose
Ice core analysis purpose
Provides historical climate data
Unique marking feature in this unit
Unique marking feature in this unit
Overall coherence
What is an 'aspect' in answer structure
What is an 'aspect' in answer structure
Distinct area of discussion relevant to question
SRPs needed per aspect (3-aspect approach)
SRPs needed per aspect (3-aspect approach)
At least 8 SRPs
SRPs needed per aspect (4-aspect approach)
SRPs needed per aspect (4-aspect approach)
At least 6 SRPs
Coherence marks (both 3 & 4 aspect approaches)
Coherence marks (both 3 & 4 aspect approaches)
20 marks
North Atlantic Drift effect on Ireland
North Atlantic Drift effect on Ireland
Affects climate patterns
Polar front impact on Ireland
Polar front impact on Ireland
Influences climate variability
Ocean monitoring purpose
Ocean monitoring purpose
Gives current oceanic conditions