Unit 7: Marine Conservation Review Practice Quiz

Why is plastic dangerous for marine life? Select all that apply.

• It can be mistaken for food and cannot be digested

• Marine life can get tangled in plastic pollution and it can hinder their ability to swim, eat and/or breathe

• It is not dangerous to marine life

• None of the above

How can you help our oceans?

• Support efforts for Marine Conservation

• SAY NO to single use plastic!

• Reduce how much waste you produce

• All of the above

What is TRUE about renewable sources of energy?

• Fossil fuels are an example

• They are better for the environment than nonrenewables

• Solar, wind, and hydroelectric are examples

• They will run out

Pollution caused by a coal factory will first impact the ___________________.

• Ocean

• Soil

• Atmosphere

• Groundwater

In general, human populations tend to be higher, and environmental issues tend to be worse near __________________________.

• Coastal areas

• Mountains

• Valleys

• Plateaus

Finding dead fish in a body of water is an indicator of eutrophication. This means __________________________________________.

• There are not enough nutrients in the water

• The flow rate of water has increased

• There is an excess of nutrients in the water

• There was too much oxygen in the water

How does the introduction of a non-native species affect the native wildlife?

• The non-native species will compete with other predators for its food

• The prey of the non-native species could become endangered

• The non-native species will cooperate with other predators

• The ecosystem will not likely be affected by the introduction of a non-native species

What are some possible negative effects of using landfills?

• Bacteria and pollution run-off

• Contamination of drinking water

• Improved soil quality from nutrients

• Increased recycling

What is true about the conditions of a body of water undergoing eutrophication?

• High nutrients; low algae; low oxygen

• High nutrients; high alga; low oxygen

• Low nutrients; high algae; high oxygen

• Low nutrients; low algae; low oxygen

Conservation is the act of conserving, or protecting the environment, plants, and animals. What are some things you can do to help conserve our environment?

• Leave water on, leave TV on, run dishwasher with one plate

• Run the washing machine with one shirt

• Leave the refrigerator door open

• Turn off water, turn off lights, turn off TV