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8.3

8.4

8.5

Spectral Lines of elements

Classification of common Igneous Sedimentary and metamorphic rocks

Presence of Dissolved O₂ in water at different temperatures

Features of plutonic igneous rocks, and explosive volcanic rocks

Density of Core mantle and crust materials

Identification of parent rock types and analysis of soil in a local field study

Varying salt concentrations on plant growth

Behaviour of a mixture of liquids of different densities

Dominant types of plants and animals in the area studied

effects of abrasion , changes of volume of water on freezing, dissolving substances

Fermentation of sugar by yeast

Human impacts on the local biotic and abiotic environment

Chemical test to identify CO₂

Conditions under which iron reacts with O₂

Precipitation of Carbonate

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8.3

8.4

8.5

Spectral signatures of stars

Local geology and soils

Distribution of atmosphere, hydrosphere,lithosphere and biosphere

Determine the age of rocks and crystals based on radiometric means

Comparison of a Cultural explanation with a scientific explanation

Dominant local plants and animals

Distribution of the total water budget of the earth

Significance of precambrian rocks found in the pilbara

Comparison of the earliest atmosphere with today

Changes in local vegetation cover, plant and animal diversity,and abundance and water flow and quality in the local environment ove the past 50 years

effect of common pollutants on the growth of algae in ponds

Changing nature of ideas and models proposed about the movement of continents

Synthesis of amino acids by spark discharge

scientific basis of the issues chosen in the local environment document

Summarise the landscape features that may identify past aquatic environments

solve problems about areas of sea floor spreading (use maps)

Comparison of Ancient Archaeobacteria with present day archaeobacteria

Government rgulations based on ecologically sustainable development

interpretation of maps and diagrams of the distribution of past and present aquatic environments

Use of magnetism in minerals as an indicator of crustal movement.

Composition of oceans before and after the evolution of photosynthesis

consequences of land clearing in a catchment

Impact on one or more ecosystems of a change in climate.

Main features of igneous rocks associated with effusive volcanism

Forms in which carbon is locked up in the atmosphere

Case study on the impact of an artificial structure an surface processes

Waste water management such as reed beds and salinity.

Identify the major world plates

Relationship between changing CO2 and changes in climate

Two endangered species and the reasons why they have become endangered

Outline one environmental problem theat has arisen from the use of groundwater in the past

Model a reconstruction of Gondwana from present day continents and discuss its relationship with pangea

Variation of climate since the cretaceous

Significant places of environmental importance in the local area

Plot the occurrence of explosive volcanic activity and relate it to crustal movements

Issues associated with allowing public access to refugia

Develop a timeline that traces the movements and main events in the formatin of the Australian continent

Identify and describe a biosphere reserve and identify the aims