Marine Science V2 Midterm Exam 2024

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What division does brown algae belong to?

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Phaeophyta

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How does the Coriolis Effect influence water movement in the northern hemisphere?

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Water moves clockwise.

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What are permanent members of the plankton family called?

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Holoplankton

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What term describes benthic animals that live buried or partially buried in the sea floor?

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Infauna

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What are the main threats to coral reefs?

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Climate change, Overfishing, Pollution, All of the above.

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What is the primary pigment found in brown algae?

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Fucoxanthin.

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What is the role of phytoplankton in marine ecosystems?

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They are primary producers that convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis.

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What is the difference between holoplankton and meroplankton?

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Holoplankton spend their entire life cycle in the plankton, while meroplankton are only planktonic during part of their life cycle.

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What is the significance of coral reefs in marine environments?

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They provide habitat for diverse marine species and protect coastlines from erosion.

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What is the process of ocean acidification?

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It is the decrease in pH of ocean water due to absorption of excess atmospheric CO2.