Ocean Discoveries21

Scientists conservatively estimate that some ________animals produce venom that can contain hundreds of different toxins. To date, only about _______

animal toxins have been identified and only _________

of these have been studied to develop life-saving drugs.

• 100,000; 10,000;1,000

• 1,000,000,000; 100,000; 10,000

• 10,000; 100,000; 1,000

Identify the one that best describes aquaculture.

• The cultural significance of aquatic plants or animals.

• The consumption of aquatic plants and animals.

• The construction of aquatic zoos and parks.

• The farming of aquatic plants or animals.

Stonefish are

• venomous

• poisonous

Pufferfish are

• venomous

• poisonous

In 2012, how much did the state of Washington make from commercial and recreational fishing?

• 8 Billion

• 6.7 Billion

• 8 Million

• 1.5 Billion

The Positive impacts of ecotourism include economic growth and _________

• environmental awareness

• environmental degradation

Sharks cannot get cancer

• true

• false

What is geoengineering?

• Geoengineering is the intentional large-scale manipulation of the environment.

• Geoengineering is the act of manipulating the ocean for the betterment of people.

• Geoengineering is the proposed altering of agricultural or commercial lands.

• Geoengineering is the inadvertent altering or defacing of the environment.

Satellites, such as the European Space Agency's Gravity Field and Ocean Explorer (GOCE), track weather patterns, ________________ and variations of Earth's gravity

• ocean circulation

• ocean depth

• land

is referred to as the "father of marine biology."

• Darwin

• Aristotle

• Earle

• Ballard