APES 9.6-9.7

Front

People depend on ocean organisms for _____________.

Back

All of these choices: minerals, fuels, food and water.

Front

The process of burning fuel to drive a car or operate a factory is called _____________.

Back

Combustion.

Front

What is the main cause of coral bleaching?

Back

Higher ocean temperatures.

Front

The H+ ion is a(n) _____________.

Back

Acid.

Front

Warming seas will _____________.

Back

Increase the number of storms.

Front

What is the role of ocean organisms in the ecosystem?

Back

They provide food, oxygen, and habitat for marine life.

Front

Define combustion in the context of energy production.

Back

Combustion is the chemical process of burning fuel to release energy.

Front

What are the effects of increased ocean temperatures on marine life?

Back

Increased ocean temperatures can lead to coral bleaching and altered species distributions.

Front

What is coral bleaching?

Back

Coral bleaching is the loss of color in corals due to stress, often from higher temperatures.

Front

What is the significance of H+ ions in chemistry?

Back

H+ ions indicate acidity; the more H+ ions, the more acidic the solution.