Aquatic Science Midterm Exam 2024

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What is The Hydrosphere?

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All the water on Earth.

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What is a biotic factor in an ecosystem?

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Plants.

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What do El Nino and La Nina influence?

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They influence rainy/dry weather worldwide.

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How does an algae bloom affect oxygen levels in water?

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It decreases the amount of oxygen because plants are unable to perform photosynthesis.

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What happens during El Nino in California?

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Rain moves east with the warm pool causing rainy/stormy weather.

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Define the term 'Ecosystem'.

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A community of living organisms and their interactions with the environment.

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What is the role of sunlight in aquatic ecosystems?

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Sunlight is essential for photosynthesis, which supports plant life.

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What is nutrient pollution?

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The introduction of excess nutrients into an ecosystem, often leading to algal blooms.

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which plants convert sunlight into energy, producing oxygen.

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What is the significance of the thermocline in aquatic environments?

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It is a layer in a body of water where temperature changes rapidly with depth.