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Unit 11: Changes to Marine Ecosystems
Unit 11: Changes to Marine Ecosystems
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1
What is one of the least productive ocean zones?
Oceanic
Pelagic
Neritic
Benthic
2
The increase in global temperatures can be attributed to what gases?
Ozone Gas
Greenhouse Gasses
Solar Gas
Plant Respiration
3
What type of succession would this be?
Primary Succession
Secondary Succession
4
Which of the following is
NOT
true about estuaries?
Area where fresh and saltwater mix
Nutrient rich
Have very low sunlight
Provides protection from waves and wind
5
What is
NOT
an effect of raising global temperatures
Shifts in habitat range
Glaciers Melting
Increased Salinity levels
Raising water levels
6
What zone describes the ocean floor?
Pelagic
Neritic
Oceanic
Benthic
7
What type of succession is this?
Secondary Succession
Primary Succession
8
What ecosystem is this?
Mangrove Swamp
Estuary
Open ocean
Coastal Wetland
9
What is a difference that is related to the time of year know as?
Primary Succession
Climax Community
Secondary Succession
Seasonal Variation
10
What ecosystem is this?
Open ocean
Estuary
Mangrove Swamp
Coastal Wetland
11
Overfishing can lead to?
More eggs being laid
Too Many Fish
Not enough prey for larger animals
Too much sushi
12
What is the correct order for the image?
BACD
ABDC
ABCD
BADC
13
What can the addition of nitrogen to water cause?
Increase in CO2 levels
Algae Blooms
Increase water temperature
Kill phytoplankton
14
What is the rearing of aquatic animals or the cultivation of aquatic plants for food?
Farming
Aquaculture
Conservation
Aquarium
15
What is final stage of succession, remaining relatively unchanged until destroyed by an event?
Primary Succession
Climax Community
Seasonal Variation
Secondary Succession
16
Which is
NOT
an example of primary succession?
Forrest Fire
Glacial movement
New island formation
Volcanic erruption
17
How does the raise in CO
2
levels affect the climate?
There is no change
Drop in Temperature
Raise in Temperature
Temperature fluctuate drastically
18
Coral bleaching can be caused by which of the following?
Raise in temperature
High Salinity
CO2
Surface Runoff
19
Which of the following is
NOT
true of mangrove forest?
Provide CO2
Can filter salt
Can store freshwater in leaves
Roots provide a source of breathing
20
If fire destroys a forest which of following is
NOT
true?
Secondary Succession could occur
Nothing will ever grow there again
Some of the organisms may survive
Habitat Loss
21
Which has the most biodiversity?
Sandy
Rocky
22
What is
NOT
a result of an oil spill?
Suffocation of marine organism
Increase in dissolved O2
Lower ph Level in the water
Habitat destruction
23
Which of the following is a biotic factor?
Salinity
Color
Consumer
Temperature
24
Which of the following is
NOT
a threat to coral reefs?
Warm water
Pollution
Eutrophication
Oil spills
25
Coral can live in all of the following
except
?
Fresh water
salt water
warm water
Clear water
