The guidelines and content for the "Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences" examination, coded A-08-02. The exam consists of 50 multiple-choice questions with a total of 100 marks. Candidates are allotted 1 hour and 15 minutes to complete the test.
Examination Instructions:
Verification: Upon receiving the booklet, candidates must verify it for missing pages or questions within the first 5 minutes.
Marking: Use only a blue or black ballpoint pen to darken the correct response circle on the OMR sheet.
Prohibitions: Electronic devices, including calculators and log tables, are prohibited. Candidates must not take the booklet or OMR sheet out of the examination hall.
Disqualification: Disclosing one's identity on the OMR sheet, outside of designated spaces, may result in disqualification.
Scoring: There is no negative marking for incorrect answers.
Examination Content: The test assesses knowledge across several scientific disciplines, including:
Planetary Science: Topics such as the Earth's orbit, planetary distances, and natural satellites.
Geology: Questions address rock classifications (igneous, metamorphic), mineralogy, seismology, and structural geology features, including faults, folds, and the Mohorovicic discontinuity.
Environmental and Hydrological Sciences: Content includes the hydrological cycle, land erosion processes, soil formation, ecosystems, and environmental hazards.
Atmospheric and Ocean Sciences: Topics include atmospheric layers, ozone, ocean currents, and various wave types.