Marine Science 2 Exam Review Fall, 2023

Front

What law protects dolphins, whales, and manatees?

Back

Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972

Front

Which organism is generally sessile?

Back

Clam

Front

How do tapeworms reproduce?

Back

Using proglottids.

Front

How many chambers do the hearts of fish have?

Back

Two

Front

In which class are sharks classified?

Back

Chondrichthyes

Front

What is the primary function of gills in fish?

Back

To extract oxygen from water.

Front

What is the main difference between vertebrates and invertebrates?

Back

Vertebrates have a backbone; invertebrates do not.

Front

What is the role of plankton in marine ecosystems?

Back

They serve as a primary food source for many marine organisms.

Front

What is the significance of the Convention on Biological Diversity?

Back

It aims to protect biodiversity and promote sustainable use of natural resources.

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What are the main characteristics of marine mammals?

Back

Warm-blooded, breathe air, give live birth, and nurse their young.