

Marine Science Midterm Review Units 4-6
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Biology
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11th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is shoal grass?
Back
Shoal grass (Halodule wrightii) is a species of seagrass found in shallow coastal waters, providing habitat and food for marine life.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What causes upwelling in marine environments?
Back
Upwelling occurs when bottom water moves upward due to changes in water density, often driven by wind patterns.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are primary producers in marine ecosystems?
Back
Primary producers are organisms that produce their own food through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis, such as seagrass, algae, phytoplankton, and mangroves.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What challenges do organisms face in the intertidal zone?
Back
Organisms in the intertidal zone face challenges such as extreme temperature changes, extreme salinity changes, and wave action, but primary producers are not a challenge.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a fringing reef?
Back
A fringing reef is a type of coral reef that is directly attached to a shore or borders it with a shallow channel or lagoon.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Define seagrass and its role in marine ecosystems.
Back
Seagrass is a flowering plant that grows in marine environments, providing habitat, stabilizing sediments, and serving as a food source for various marine species.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the significance of phytoplankton in marine ecosystems?
Back
Phytoplankton are microscopic primary producers that form the base of the marine food web, producing oxygen and serving as food for many marine organisms.
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