Alice Marine Science

The arrangement of organisms in the open ocean is determined by the

• increase in salt content from shallow to deep waters

• size of the benthic zone, where photosynthesis occurs

• amount of nutrients and sunlight that are available

• distribution of zooplankton

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Coral reefs are intricately shaped rocklike structures that are formed as a result of

• volcanic activity that is common in tropical marine environments

• the gradual accumulation and fusion of skeletons of bony fish

• the secretion of calcium carbonate by tiny marine animals

• minerals that are washed from land ecosystems and build up

Which of the following is not characteristic of salt marshes and mangrove swamps?

• Both provide habitats for wildlife

• Both are dominated by marsh grasses

• Both are found along coastal areas

• Both are threatened by development

Which of the following is a threat to coral reefs?

• oil spills

• sewage

• pesticides

• all of the above

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Why doesn’t photosynthesis occur in deep ocean water?

• The water temperature is too cold

• There is no sunlight

• There are not enough nutrients

• The salinity level of the water is too high

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A long ridge of sand or narrow island that lies parallel to the shore

• Barrier Island

• Coral Reef

• Mangrove Swamp

• Salt Marshes

When corals turn white due to algae leaving it is know as

• whiteout.

• coral bleaching.

• algal disease.

• coral death.

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Adaptations for attachment and the ability to bend with the waves, as well as to protect against drying out, are part of organisms in this ecosystem:

• coral reef

• estuary

• rocky shore

• kelp forest

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What is the primary factor that influences the distribution of marine life in the ocean?

• Temperature gradients

• Salinity levels

• Availability of nutrients and sunlight

• Ocean currents

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Which marine ecosystem is known for its high biodiversity and is often referred to as the 'rainforest of the sea'?

• Open ocean

• Coral reefs

• Deep sea trenches

• Salt marshes

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