Oceans: Value, Sustainability, & Technology Quiz

What is the percentage of annual CO2 emissions absorbed by the ocean?

• 40%

• 23%

• 15%

• 30%

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Which of the following is not a key driver of ocean health decline?

• Over-exploitation and seascape change

• Pollution

• Climate change

• Increase in marine protected areas

What is the purpose of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) in ocean exploration?

• Transporting goods underwater

• Collecting high-resolution data

• Harvesting marine life

• Creating artificial reefs

What does environmental DNA (eDNA) refer to?

• DNA extracted from ocean sediments

• Artificially created DNA for marine research

• Chemical waste in the ocean

• Genetic material shed by organisms in the water column

What is the primary use of SONAR in oceanography?

• Developing nautical charts

• Monitoring air pollution in coastal areas

• Measuring water temperature

• Mapping coral reefs

What are Human-occupied Vehicles (HOVs) used for in ocean exploration?

• Transporting tourists for underwater sightseeing

• Creating artificial habitats for marine life

• Collecting marine debris from the seafloor

• Bringing a small group of scientists and equipment down in the water column

What is the main purpose of ocean sustainability?

• To protect the oceans and the services they provide

• To encourage over-exploitation of marine life

• To exploit the ocean's resources for economic gain

• To increase pollution in the ocean

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What is the impact of reducing pollutants on ocean sustainability?

• No impact

• Positive impact on marine life

• Positive impact on ocean health

• Negative impact on climate change

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How can individuals help improve ocean sustainability?

• Conserve water

• Use more energy

• Increase pollutants

• Fish irresponsibly

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What is the role of the ocean in climate regulation?

• Absorbing 50% of annual CO2 emissions

• Mitigating the impacts of climate change

• Increasing global warming

• Causing extreme weather events

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