Marine Human Affects Intro Review

Which of the following is NOT a vital marine habitat mentioned in the text?

• Coral reefs

• Mangroves

• Seagrass beds

• Fish nurseries

What is a possible environmental impact of coastal development?

• Destruction of vital marine habitats

• Increase in mountain height

• Growth of deserts

• More rainfall

What is a likely effect of losing seagrass beds?

• Decrease in fish populations

• Increase in mountain animals

• More rainfall

• Growth of deserts

What is a direct result of destroying wetlands?

• Loss of habitat for many species

• Increase in rainfall

• Decrease in pollution

• Growth of forests

Which of the following best describes the impact of industrial development on wetlands?

• It destroys critical ecosystems.

• It creates new wetlands.

• It improves water quality.

• It increases biodiversity.

What is a likely effect of losing wetlands due to industrial development?

• Decreased habitat for wildlife

• Increased water purity

• More recreational areas

• Less urbanization

If a city expands into a wetland area, what is a likely outcome?

• The wetland ecosystem will be destroyed.

• The wetland will become larger.

• The wetland will become a desert.

• The wetland will support more species.

What is the term for the loss of color in coral due to warming ocean water?

• Coral freezing

• Coral bleaching

• Coral melting

• Coral migration

Which of the following is a result of melting polar ice?

• Lower sea levels

• Rising sea levels

• More polar bears

• Decreased ocean salinity

What is one way melting ice caps impact human populations?

• By causing droughts

• By threatening coastal cities

• By increasing forest growth

• By cooling the climate