2022 SENIOR Marine Final Review

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What type of reef is characterized by being close to the shore and directly attached to the land?

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Fringing Reef

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What type of reef is separated from the shore by a lagoon and is typically found further out to sea?

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Barrier Reef

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What type of reef is formed on the rim of a submerged volcanic island?

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Atoll

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What organic molecule is crucial for buoyancy and insulation in marine animals?

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Lipids

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What atmospheric conditions are expected during an El Niño year?

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A lower than normal pressure system, warmer surface water temperatures, and a more humid climate.

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What are the primary sources of methane (CH4) in the atmosphere?

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Burning fossil fuels, sheep and cattle waste, rice paddies, and landfills.

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What is ocean warming a direct result of?

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Ocean acidification, melting of glaciers and polar ice caps, and thermal expansion.

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What is the process called when carbon dioxide dissolves in seawater, leading to increased acidity?

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Ocean Acidification

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What is the term for the gradual increase in Earth's average surface temperature due to human activities?

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Global Warming

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What phenomenon describes the periodic warming of ocean surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific?

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El Niño