Bays and Estuaries Notes

Multiple Choice

An enclosed body of water along the coast, with one or more streams flowing into it is an example of a

• Aquifer

• Coral Reef

• Estuary

• Bay

Multiple Choice

How do freshwater inflows affect bays and estuaries?

• Provide turbidity for plants

• Drive away pests

• Provides nutrients to feed fish, wildlife, and invertebrates

• Increase salinity

Multiple Choice

23. A marine biologist does an investigation into the salinity of bays in Texas to study optimum salinities for oyster reefs. Salinity is measured in parts per thousand (ppt). Based on the data of the biologist, which bay is hypersaline?
    

• Bay 1

• Bay 2

• Bay 3

• None of these

Multiple Choice

What statement is true about freshwater inflows from rivers?

• Decrease inflow = decrease salinity

• Increase inflow = increase salinity

• Increase inflow = decrease salinity

• Inflow has no effect on salinity

Multiple Choice

Seagrasses:

• 1. Are formed through a symbiotic relationship with fungi

• 1. Do not require water to survive

• 1. Provide nurseries for young organisms and reduce erosion

• 1. Are not affected by extreme currents

Multiple Choice

Why are estuaries important?

• 1.  They are important nursery areas for a variety of marine life

• 1.  They help to filter pollutants from the water

• 1. They provide homes for many species of wildlife

• 1. All of the above