Human-Ocean Interdependence

The nonliving parts of an ecosystem.

• Biotic

• Photosynthesis

• Abiotic

• Variable

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The living things in an ecosystem.

• Biotic

• Photosynthesis

• Abiotic

• Variable

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Population

• The ability of an organism, population, community, or ecosystem to persist in the face of stressful or changing conditions

• A group of organisms that are similar to one another and can mate to produce offspring

• Characterized by constant change, activity, or progress

• A group of interacting individuals of the same species located in the same area

What two environmental changes can be found in this image?

• pollution and climate change

• climate change and urbanization

• deforestation and pollution

• urbanization and deforestation

Natural Disasters such as, earthquakes, flooding, and volcanic eruptions can cause ...

• short term changes

• long term changes

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an inherited characteristic that increases an organism's chance of survival

• biodiversity

• environmental change

• adaptation

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Biodiversity is

• changes in an environment

• variety of life

• characteristics of organisms

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What is one way humans are trying to positively impact (help restore) the ocean?

• Over fishing

• Drilling for oil and natural gas

• Creating artificial reefs

• Dumping plastics in the ocean

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A type of environmental change that affects organisms immediately as it happens quickly.

• Long-term

• Short-term

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Global Warming

• Short Term
• Long Term

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