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IB Biology HL A1.1.6 Physical Properties of Water for Aquatic Animals Questions

Practise IB Biology HL A1.1.6 by linking water viscosity, conductivity and heat capacity to aquatic animal form and climate.

Syllabus
First assessment 2025
Course
Biology HL
Level
HL

Exam points

  • Compare water and air viscosity or conductivity using ringed-seal adaptations.
  • Explain how heat capacity limits temperature fluctuations in aquatic environments.

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IB Biology HL A1.1.6 Physical Properties of Water for Aquatic Animals Questions question 1

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Water is the medium in which most processes of life occur.

Distinguish between the physical properties of water and air.

The ringed seal (Pusa hispida) can be found in the Arctic and sub-Arctic regions of the Pacific, Atlantic and Arctic Oceans.

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