Marine Ecosystems topic test – Flashcards
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The principle difference between where salt marshes and mangrove forests grow is _______.
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the amount of sunlight the plants receive
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Aquatic organisms have only a predatory relationship with coral reefs.
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Coral bleaching occurs when a colony of polyps are under stress.
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The salinity in salt marshes can vary throughout the day because _______.
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the amount of salt water in a marsh depends upon ocean tides
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Mangrove forests were traditionally viewed as _______.
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unproductive wastelands
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Which of the following best explains the role of deep sea coral reefs in the environment?
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They are responsible for fouling fishing lines.
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Coral reef ecosystems support over a million different species.
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Legislation has been ineffective at preserving coral reefs.
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Salt marshes typically sit above the high tide mark.
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Which of the following is an impact of fishing on fisheries?
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an increase of fishery health
