Ocean-Final Exam Review 3

What is the scientific study of how organisms relate to each other and their environment?

• Geology

• Ecology

• Biology

• Astrology

What kind of organisms perform photosynthesis?

• Autotrophs

• heterotrophs

Humans are a great example of

• Autotrophs

• Heterotrophs

Phytoplankton account for approximately what percent of all ocean primary productivity?

• 64-59%

• 84-90%

• 42-67%

• 92-96%

Which of the following is an example of an estuary found in Virginia?

• Mobjack Bay

• Chincoteague Bay

• Chesapeake Bay

• Belmont Bay

In the Littoral Zone, clams ___ their shells to survive during low tide.

• Open

• Close

What percentage of Earth is covered with water?

• 90

• 71

• 65

• 50

 

Plunging breakers occur because the top of the wave goes ____ in relation to the bottom of the wave.

• Faster

• Slower

• The same rate

• around in a circle

A string of islands off the mainland

• Delta

• Groin

• Barrier Island

• Volcanic island

 

____ factors are all living factors in an environment.

• Biotic

• Abiotic

• Cathartic

• Constructive