7.11B Ocean Systems

How are watersheds and ocean systems related?

• Watersheds and ocean systems are completely independent of each other.
• Watersheds are the source of water that flows into ocean systems, impacting their health and ecosystems.
• Ocean systems do not rely on watersheds for water supply.
• Watersheds are only found in freshwater systems.

How do the oceans help regulate climate on Earth?

• Oceans cool the Earth by reflecting sunlight back into space.
• Oceans create weather patterns by generating storms.
• Oceans regulate climate by absorbing heat, distributing it globally, and absorbing carbon dioxide.
• Oceans have no impact on climate and are just large bodies of water.

How does overfishing affect ocean systems?

• Overfishing improves the health of ocean systems and promotes species growth.
• Overfishing increases fish populations and enhances biodiversity.
• Overfishing has no impact on marine ecosystems or fish populations.
• Overfishing disrupts marine ecosystems, depletes fish populations, and affects biodiversity.

How does climate change affect the oceans?

• Climate change affects the oceans by causing rising temperatures, increased acidification, and sea level rise, which disrupt marine ecosystems and habitats.
• Ocean temperatures have no impact on marine life diversity.
• Climate change leads to more fish species thriving in warmer waters.
• Climate change causes a decrease in ocean salinity, benefiting marine ecosystems.

What are some ways that single-use plastics affect ocean systems?

• Single-use plastics improve water quality.
• Single-use plastics provide food for marine life.
• Single-use plastics enhance biodiversity in oceans.
• Single-use plastics affect ocean systems by polluting waters, harming marine life, disrupting ecosystems, and introducing toxins.