estuary

Why are estuaries considered important ecosystems?

• They provide unique habitats for wildlife.

• They are primary sources of drinking water.

• They are the only places where certain minerals can be found.

• They are the largest producers of oxygen in the world.

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What role do estuaries play in the life cycle of many marine species?

• They serve as the primary hunting grounds.

• They are used exclusively for hibernation.

• They act as nurseries for young fish and invertebrates.

• They are the final destination for migratory species.

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How do estuaries affect local climates?

• They cause extreme temperature fluctuations.

• They moderate temperatures and increase humidity.

• They lead to prolonged drought conditions.

• They have no significant impact on local climates.

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What factors contribute to the high productivity of estuaries?

• High levels of sunlight and nutrients.

• Low salinity levels only.

• Presence of mangroves only.

• Extreme temperature conditions.

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Which of the following is a common threat to estuary ecosystems?

• Introduction of invasive species.

• Increased volcanic activity.

• Decrease in global temperatures.

• Expansion of desert areas.

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How do estuaries contribute to the economy?

• By providing locations for wind farms.

• By serving as primary sources for mineral extraction.

• Through activities like fishing, tourism, and shipping.

• By acting as major centers for technology development.

What is the primary reason estuaries are considered biodiversity hotspots?

• They offer a wide range of recreational activities.

• They are junctions of freshwater and saltwater, creating unique habitats.

• They are unaffected by human activities.

• They have stable environmental conditions year-round.

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Which of the following best describes the role of estuaries in protecting inland areas from storms?

• They have no significant role in storm protection.

• They amplify storm impacts due to their open connection to the sea.

• They act as buffers, absorbing storm surges and reducing inland flooding.

• They redirect storms back to the sea.

What is a key factor in the formation of estuaries?

• The movement of tectonic plates.

• The melting of polar ice caps.

• The deposition of sediments by rivers.

• Volcanic activity.

Which of the following activities is NOT commonly associated with estuaries?

• Commercial shipping and trade.

• Recreational boating and fishing.

• Deep-sea mining operations.

• Wildlife observation and conservation.