Oceans and Estuaries

Many shore birds feed on the mud flats in estuaries, which of the following would be

• Tidal ingress

• Tidal recess

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an Intertidal/shore ecosystem organism must. . .

• cope with being exposed to the air at least once a month

• coped with being exposed to salt water daily.

• cope with low sunlight

• All except low sunlight.

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How do deep ocean autotrophs get their energy

• Digesting dead organism

• Making energy using chemicals in chemosynthesis

• Photosynthesis

• taking in drifting nutrients

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

• 30%

• 50%

• 70%

• 90%

What is the primary function of wetland plants and soils in estuaries?

• Filtering out pollutants from water

• Preventing erosion and stabilizing shorelines

• All of the above

• Absorbing flood waters and dissipating storm surges

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What happens on the land that affects the quality of the water in an estuary?

• Fertilizer and pesticide runoff from agricultural areas

• All of the above

• Runoff from impervious surfaces like parking lots

• Wastewater discharges from industrial facilities

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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 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 type of ecosystems are kelp forests?

• Tundra ecosystems

• Desert ecosystems

• Open ocean ecosystems

• Freshwater ecosystems

What is the primary function of estuaries for migratory birds?

• Resting and refueling during long journeys

• Breeding grounds

• Feeding grounds

• Hunting grounds

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