What is the primary reason scientists are interested in the ocean's color?

Ocean Color and Climate Impact

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
It indicates the health of the ocean ecosystem.
It helps in predicting weather patterns.
It affects the ocean's temperature.
It determines the ocean's depth.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which factor contributes to the ocean appearing greener?
Increased water temperature
Abundance of phytoplankton
Presence of sand particles
High salt concentration
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it challenging to use chlorophyll data to assess ocean health?
Chlorophyll data is not affected by climate change.
Chlorophyll data is too expensive to collect.
Chlorophyll data is highly variable and messy.
Chlorophyll levels are too stable over time.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is remote-sensing reflectance (Rrs)?
A measure of ocean temperature
A measure of ocean depth
A measure of light wavelengths reflected from the ocean
A measure of ocean salinity
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does Rrs data compare to chlorophyll data?
Rrs data is only useful for short-term analysis.
Rrs data is less messy and more reliable than chlorophyll data.
Rrs data is less reliable than chlorophyll data.
Rrs data is more variable than chlorophyll data.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What significant change has been observed in the ocean since 2002?
The ocean has become greener.
The ocean has become warmer.
The ocean has become bluer.
The ocean has become saltier.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What do climate models predict about ocean color change?
A change in color over 10% of the ocean's surface
A change in color over 50% of the ocean's surface
No change in ocean color
A change in color over 90% of the ocean's surface
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