Which explains the true relationship between carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and the oceans?

Warmer waters release excess carbon dioxide.

Which best explains what happens to nutrients in the ocean as a result of upwelling?

Upwelling carries nutrients to the surface of the ocean.

Which best describes a significant benefit estuaries have on the environment?

Coastal wetlands are safe/ideal to support habitats.

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8.E.1.2 Oceans

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1
Which hazard must submersible vehicles overcome while exploring the deep ocean zone?
high water pressure
underwater mountain ranges
increased salinity
high waves
2
Which is the largest zone in the ocean?
Intertidal
Neritic
Neritic and Oceanic
Oceanic
3
Which explains the true relationship between carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and the oceans?
Cooler waters release excess carbon dioxide.
Warmer waters release excess carbon dioxide.
Ocean waters can hold small amounts of carbon dioxide.
Carbon dioxide will increase as the water level increases.
4
Which best explains where the richest deposits of oil and natural gas can be located?
deep zone
continental shelves
ocean floor
intertidal zone
5
Which characteristic distinguishes an estuary from other bodies of water?
salinity level
plant life
dissolved oxygen
animal life
6
Which dissolved gases are most needed by plants and animals living in the ocean?
nitrogen and oxygen
carbon monoxide and nitrogen
carbon dioxide and nitrogen
oxygen and carbon dioxide
7
What technology allows scientists to accurately map the ocean floor?
satellite
scuba
submersibles
sonar
8
Which best explains what happens to nutrients in the ocean as a result of upwelling?
Upwelling carries nutrients to the surface of the ocean.
Upwelling carries nutrients to coral reefs.
Upwelling carries nutrients to the ocean bottom.
Upwelling carries nutrients to the intertidal zone.
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Which best describes a significant benefit estuaries have on the environment?
Wildlife helps protect the land from erosion in estuaries.
Fishing industries thrive in and around tropical estuaries.
Coastal wetlands are safe/ideal to support habitats.
Pollution is moved from rivers to oceans through estuaries.
10
Which invention allowed individuals to do better research at ocean depths more than 100 ft?
barometer
Environmental Protection Agency
satelllite
submersible

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