8.E.1.2 (C.A.) 2023

Deep ocean technology has discovered organisms in hydrothermal vents that do not rely on sunlight to survive. What do these organisms use as their energy source?

 

• chemosynthesis

• electrical charge

• hydropower

• thermal heat

Why are remotely operated vehicles more effective for researching deep sea regions than using scuba techniques?

• Remotely operated vehicles allow divers more flexibility in colder temperatures.

• Remotely operated vehicles can explore areas that are considered unsafe for humans.

• Scuba technology has become outdated and costly.

• Scuba technology is more effective in freshwater.

Which is the most important reason estuaries make a good nursery for the young of many aquatic species?

• Estuaries are not impacted by tidal pull.

• Estuaries have an endless supply of clean water.

• Estuaries provide adequate food and protection for aquatic young.

• Estuaries provide a variety of nesting materials for aquatic young.

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Which is the main reason deep-ocean life-forms vary from life-forms found anywhere else on Earth?

• They must adapt to extreme cold

• They must adapt to few predators

• They must adapt to different food sources

• They must adapt to living in total darkness.

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Which marine habitat buffers pollutants and is an important breeding ground for organisms?

• intertidal zone

• deep ocean

• open ocean

• estuary

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As the temperature of an ocean increases, which most likely occurs?

 

• the amount of minerals decreases

• the rate of photosynthesis increases

• the level of dissolved oxygen decreases

• the level of dissolved nitrogen increases

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Which identifies a habitat where freshwater streams meet the saltwater ocean?

 

• delta

• estuary

• watershed

• ocean trench

In what area of the ocean would the most photosynthetic activity occur?

• ocean floor

• ocean trenches

• near the surface

• top of ocean ridges

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Which is most difficult to overcome in exploring the deepest parts of the oceans?

• lack of light

• lack of oxygen

• high water pressure

• cols water temps

Which characteristic distinguishes an estuary from other bodies of water?

• plant life

• animal life

• salinity level

• dissolved oxygen