Year 10 Science · Australian Curriculum v9
Use models of energy flow between the geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere to explain patterns of global climate change
Content descriptor
Use models of energy flow between the geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere to explain patterns of global climate change.
- Code
- AC9S10U04
- Year level
- Year 10
- Subject
- Science
- Strand
- Science understanding
- Sub-strand
- Earth and space sciences
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Learning intention
We are learning to use models of energy flow between the geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere to explain patterns of global climate change.
Cloze sentence
Use models of energy flow between the geosphere, biosphere, and atmosphere to explain patterns of global climate change.
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Frequently asked questions
What is AC9S10U04?
AC9S10U04 is a content descriptor in the Year 10 Science curriculum (Australian Curriculum v9, Science understanding strand). It asks students to use models of energy flow between the geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere to explain patterns of global climate change.
What year level is AC9S10U04?
AC9S10U04 sits in the Year 10 Science curriculum.
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