Marine Science
The ocean environment, marine life and ecosystems, and fisheries and coastal management in Ghana for university students.
About Marine Science on DigiTransact Mastermind
The ocean environment, marine life and ecosystems, and fisheries and coastal management in Ghana for university students.
Each of the 8 Marine Science skills carries its own SmartScore from 0 to 100, so progress is measured per topic rather than as one overall grade.
All 52 Marine Science questions come with the written reasoning behind the answer, so a wrong attempt still teaches the method.
Marine Science work is filed under University, so you only see sets that match the stage you are studying.
Education levels covered
Tertiary and college foundations - Advanced study
8 Marine Science skills at this level
Relevant curricula and exams
Based on the education levels this subject covers on the platform.
Curriculum notes are a general guide to where this work normally sits. Always check the syllabus your school or examination body is currently using.
Learning outcomes
After working through the Marine Science practice sets you should be able to:
- Ocean Basics: Properties and structure of the ocean.
- Marine Organisms: Life in the sea, from plankton to whales.
- Ghanas Fisheries: Fishing, its value and its challenges.
- Physical Features of the Ocean: Understand the physical properties and features of the oceans.
Sample questions
Real questions taken from the Marine Science question bank, shown with the working learners see after answering.
Roughly what fraction of the Earth’s surface is covered by oceans?
- About one quarter
- About one third
- About two thirds
- Almost all
Working: Oceans cover about 71% of the Earth’s surface, close to two thirds.
Fishing is important to Ghana because it provides
- food, jobs and income for coastal communities
- only entertainment
- no benefits
- only fuel
Working: Fisheries supply protein and livelihoods for millions of Ghanaians.
Marine science is the study of
- the ocean and everything in it
- only deserts
- only mountains
- only the sky
Working: Marine science covers ocean physics, chemistry, biology and geology.
Main topics and skills
Marine Science is organised into 4 topic groups covering 8 practice skills. Open any skill to read the guide and start a practice set.
The Ocean Environment
Marine Life & Ecosystems
Fisheries & Coastal Management in Ghana
Oceans & Marine Life
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Frequently asked questions
Which education levels does Marine Science cover?
The Marine Science material sits at University. Because each skill is labelled individually, a learner can work below or above their year group without losing their place.
Which parts of Marine Science can I revise?
Marine Science is split into 4 topic groups, among them The Ocean Environment, Marine Life & Ecosystems, Fisheries & Coastal Management in Ghana and Oceans & Marine Life. Each group opens out into individual skills you can take one at a time.
How much Marine Science practice can I do?
You can work through 52 Marine Science questions across 8 skills, and read the worked reasoning whether you answer correctly or not.
Does this help with tertiary coursework?
Skills are arranged by education level, which includes the stages leading to tertiary coursework, and they are labelled Tertiary foundation coursework. Check your own syllabus for the exact topics set this year.
What does signing in add to Marine Science practice?
Every Marine Science skill page is readable without signing in. A free account is what lets the site save your SmartScore, remember finished skills and return you to where you stopped.
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Ready to master Marine Science?
Pick any of the 8 Marine Science skills above, answer the questions and watch your SmartScore climb.