Marine Ecology Unit 6-8 Review

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What is the largest fishery in North Carolina?

Back

Blue Crab

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What technology is used to determine ocean depth when mapping the seafloor?

Back

SONAR

Front

What color are deep sea creatures usually?

Back

Red or black

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What type of reef has deep water between the shore and the reef?

Back

Barrier reefs

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What geological feature forms when cold water seeps through cracks in the earth's crust, is superheated, and erupts back to the seafloor?

Back

Hydrothermal vent

Front

Define 'marine ecology'.

Back

The study of the relationships between marine organisms and their environment.

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What is a fringing reef?

Back

A type of coral reef that is directly attached to the shore.

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What is the role of phytoplankton in marine ecosystems?

Back

They are primary producers that convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis.

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What is the significance of estuaries in marine ecology?

Back

Estuaries serve as nurseries for many marine species and provide critical habitats.

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What are the main threats to coral reefs?

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Climate change, pollution, overfishing, and ocean acidification.