Oceans and Estuaries Review

What percentage of the planet's surface is covered by oceans?

• 30%

• 50%

• 70%

• 90%

What do algae in the oceans consume and produce?

• Carbon dioxide and nitrogen

• Carbon monoxide and nitrogen

• Carbon dioxide and oxygen

• Oxygen and nitrogen

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What was Mrs. Hardee's childhood nickname?

• Meg Nut

• Peanut

• Tater Tot

What is Mrs. Hardee's son middle name?

• Ryder

• Eli

• Tate

• Tyler

What is the role of oceans in regulating Earth's climates and weather?

• Absorbing and releasing heat energy

• Causing hurricanes and tornadoes

• Creating deserts and rainforests

• Producing greenhouse gases

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What is the primary mode of transportation for goods and products between countries?

• Air transport

• Rail transport

• Road transport

• Shipping routes throughout the ocean

Which of the following is a resource retrieved through mining the ocean floor?

• Coal

• Gold

• Natural gas

• Copper

How does Mrs. Hardee spell her first name?

• Meghan

• Megan

• Meagan

• Meaghan

What type of ecosystems are kelp forests?

• Tundra ecosystems

• Desert ecosystems

• Open ocean ecosystems

• Freshwater ecosystems

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What is the primary function of estuaries for migratory birds?

• Resting and refueling during long journeys

• Breeding grounds

• Feeding grounds

• Hunting grounds