AquaSci Fall 2024 Final Review

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What is the Oil Pollution Act?

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A law focused on preventing and responding to oil spills by establishing liability for damages and funding for clean-up efforts to protect water and aquatic life.

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How does scientific knowledge evolve?

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Scientific knowledge evolves as new technologies and experiments uncover evidence that can support, revise, or challenge existing theories.

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What is a swim bladder?

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An internal gas-filled organ that controls buoyancy, allowing fish to maintain their position in the water column without expending energy.

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Why is the water cycle important for aquatic environments?

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It ensures constant replenishment of freshwater for lakes, rivers, and oceans.

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What is recycling wastewater?

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A solution to water scarcity that involves treating and reusing wastewater for irrigation, industrial processes, or even drinking water.

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What is the National Environmental Policy Act?

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A law that requires federal agencies to assess the environmental effects of their proposed actions before making decisions.

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What is the Coastal Zone Management Act?

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A law that provides for the management of the nation's coastal resources, including the Great Lakes.

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What is the Toxic Substances Control Act?

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A law that gives the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) the authority to regulate the introduction of new or already existing chemicals.

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What is the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act?

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A law that requires federal agencies to consult with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service when their actions may affect fish and wildlife resources.

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What is the role of gills in fish?

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Gills are the respiratory organs in fish that allow them to extract oxygen from water.