09/20/2023 Marine Biology QuizMarine Ecosystems and Conservation

What are the different types of ecosystems mentioned in the text?

• Marine ecosystems and terrestrial ecosystems

• Marine ecosystems and coral reef ecosystems

• Terrestrial ecosystems and coral reef ecosystems

• Marine ecosystems, terrestrial ecosystems, and coral reef ecosystems

What are some components of a coral reef ecosystem?

• Mangroves and biodiversity

• Marine protected areas and ocean acidification

• Plastic waste and climate change

• Marine life and coral reefs

How do marine ecosystems provide essential services to humans?

• By producing oxygen and regulating climate

• By providing food and recreational activities

• By supporting biodiversity and reducing pollution

• All of the above

What are some threats to marine ecosystems?

• Overfishing and ocean acidification

• Plastic waste and climate change

• Mangrove destruction and biodiversity loss

• All of the above

What type of ecosystem are mangroves?

• Marine ecosystems

• Terrestrial ecosystems

• Coral reef ecosystems

• None of the above

What is biodiversity?

• The variety of life in an ecosystem

• The process of recycling waste

• The conservation of marine resources

• The economic consequences of overfishing

What are the effects of climate change on marine ecosystems?

• Rising sea levels and coral bleaching

• Ocean acidification and plastic waste

• Mangrove destruction and biodiversity loss

• All of the above

What is ocean acidification?

• The process of recycling waste in the ocean

• The destruction of coral reefs

• The increase in acidity of seawater

• The economic consequences of overfishing

What are marine protected areas (MPAs)?

• Areas where marine life is protected from overfishing

• Areas where plastic waste is collected and recycled

• Areas where climate change is monitored

• Areas where mangroves are conserved

What is the purpose of conservation of marine ecosystems?

• To protect marine life and maintain biodiversity

• To reduce the carbon footprint of the marine industry

• To promote the circular economy

• To ensure the sustainability of marine resources