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Clicker Questions
Chapter 16
Environment:The Science behind the Stories
4th Edition
Withgott/Brennan
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QUESTION: Review
An “upwelling” is defined as:
a) The vertical flow of cold, deep water towards the surface
b) The vertical flow of warm, deep water towards the surface
c) The vertical flow of cold, shallow water towards the bottom
d) The vertical flow of warm, deep water towards the bottom
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QUESTION: Review
An “upwelling” is defined as:
a) The vertical flow of cold, deep water towards the surface
b) The vertical flow of warm, deep water towards the surface
c) The vertical flow of cold, shallow water towards the bottom
d) The vertical flow of warm, deep water towards the bottom
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QUESTION: Review
The area of an ocean that contains open water that receives sunlight is called the _______ zone.
a) Littoral
b) Photic
c) Pelagic
d) Benthic
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QUESTION: Review
The area of an ocean that contains open water that receives sunlight is called the _______ zone.
a) Littoral
b) Photic
c) Pelagic
d) Benthic
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QUESTION: Review
_____ is defined as “large, dense, brown algae growing from the floor of continental shelves.”
a) Coral
b) Red tide
c) Bottomfish
d) Kelp
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QUESTION: Review
_____ is defined as “large, dense, brown algae growing from the floor of continental shelves.”
a) Coral
b) Red tide
c) Bottomfish
d) Kelp
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QUESTION: Review
Coral bleaching occurs when:
a) Corals reproduce
b) Fish move into coral reefs
c) Zooxanthellae (algae) leave the coral
d) Coral reefs expand their range
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QUESTION: Review
Coral bleaching occurs when:
a) Corals reproduce
b) Fish move into coral reefs
c) Zooxanthellae (algae) leave the coral
d) Coral reefs expand their range
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QUESTION: Review
An area where rivers flow into the ocean is called a(n):
a) Estuary
b) Mangrove swamp
c) Salt marsh
d) Coral reef
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QUESTION: Review
An area where rivers flow into the ocean is called a(n):
a) Estuary
b) Mangrove swamp
c) Salt marsh
d) Coral reef
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QUESTION: Review
Which of the following does NOT mask the decline of fisheries?
a) Fishing fleets travel longer distances.
b) Fishing fleets spend more time fishing.
c) Fishing fleets use traditional methods of fishing.
d) Fishing is occurring in deeper waters.
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QUESTION: Review
Which of the following does NOT mask the decline of fisheries?
a) Fishing fleets travel longer distances.
b) Fishing fleets spend more time fishing.
c) Fishing fleets use traditional methods of fishing.
d) Fishing is occurring in deeper waters.
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QUESTION: Review
Marine reserves have all the following benefits EXCEPT:
a) Fishing increases in the reserve
b) The size of fish increases
c) Larvae can “seed” areas outside the reserve
d) Decreased mortality and habitat destruction
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QUESTION: Review
Marine reserves have all the following benefits EXCEPT:
a) Fishing increases in the reserve
b) The size of fish increases
c) Larvae can “seed” areas outside the reserve
d) Decreased mortality and habitat destruction
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QUESTION: Interpreting Graphs and Data
What is the shallowest depth where ocean water is the same temperature regardless of where the ocean is located?
a) 200 m
b) Just over 1000 m
c) Roughly 3600 m
d) 10,000 m
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QUESTION: Interpreting Graphs and Data
What is the shallowest depth where ocean water is the same temperature regardless of where the ocean is located?
a) 200 m
b) Just over 1000 m
c) Roughly 3600 m
d) 10,000 m
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QUESTION: Interpreting Graphs and Data
What does this graph show about the future of global fisheries catch?
a) China will play an increasing role in applying fishing pressure.
b) China’s role in applying fishing pressure has stabilized over the past decade.
c) The world will decrease its fishing pressure.
d) The U.S. is not included in this graph.
© 2011 Pearson Education, Inc.
QUESTION: Interpreting Graphs and Data
What does this graph show about the future of global fisheries catch?
a) China will play an increasing role in applying fishing pressure.
b) China’s role in applying fishing pressure has stabilized over the past decade.
c) The world will decrease its fishing pressure.
d) The U.S. is not included in this graph.
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QUESTION: Viewpoints
If a developer wants to build a community on an estuary, providing jobs but eliminating the marsh, what should be done?
a) Let the developer build; we need the jobs.
b) Let the developer build, but make him/her pay for any damage from storms.
c) Let the surrounding landowners vote whether to let the developer build.
d) Prevent the development; the potential damage is too great.
© 2011 Pearson Education, Inc.
QUESTION: Viewpoints
If a developer wants to build a community on an estuary, providing jobs but eliminating the marsh, what should be done?
a) Let the developer build; we need the jobs.
b) Let the developer build, but make him/her pay for any damage from storms.
c) Let the surrounding landowners vote whether to let the developer build.
d) Prevent the development; the potential damage is too great.
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QUESTION: Viewpoints
Do you plan to alter your decisions about eating seafood?
a) Yes; I will be more selective about what I eat.
b) No; I will continue to eat the same type and amount of seafood as always.
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QUESTION: Viewpoints
Do you plan to alter your decisions about eating seafood?
a) Yes; I will be more selective about what I eat.
b) No; I will continue to eat the same type and amount of seafood as always.