Seagrass Quiz Forrest

What is the importance of seagrass ecosystems?

• Seagrass ecosystems only provide habitat for marine animals.

• Seagrass ecosystems have no importance.

• Seagrass ecosystems are important for providing habitat, food, stabilizing coastlines, improving water quality, and carbon sequestration.

• Seagrass ecosystems contribute to water pollution.

Which type of seagrass is most abundant in Florida

• Manatee Grass

• Shoal grass

• Turtle Grass

• Paddle Grass

What are some threats to seagrass habitats?

• pollution, coastal development, climate change, overfishing

• oil spills, tourism, sedimentation

• drought, eutrophication, habitat destruction

• deforestation, invasive species, ocean acidification

What are some conservation efforts for seagrass?

• Planting more seagrass to increase its population

• Reducing pollution and nutrient runoff, protecting seagrass habitats, promoting sustainable fishing practices, and raising awareness

• Using chemical fertilizers to enhance seagrass growth

• Allowing unrestricted fishing in seagrass areas

What are the ecological functions of seagrass?

• Seagrass is harmful to marine species.

• Seagrass has no ecological functions.

• Seagrass only provides habitat for marine species.

• Oxygen production, carbon sequestration, sediment stabilization, and providing habitat and food for various marine species.

How do seagrass ecosystems contribute to biodiversity?

• Seagrass ecosystems only contribute to biodiversity by providing habitat.

• Seagrass ecosystems do not contribute to biodiversity.

• Seagrass ecosystems contribute to biodiversity by reducing the number of species.

• Seagrass ecosystems contribute to biodiversity by providing habitat and food for a wide range of species.

What are the benefits of seagrass meadows for coastal communities?

• Seagrass meadows increase the risk of coastal erosion

• Seagrass meadows provide nurseries for fish and shellfish, stabilize coastlines, improve water quality, and contribute to carbon sequestration.

• Seagrass meadows have no benefits for coastal communities

• Seagrass meadows decrease water quality and harm marine life

What are the main factors affecting seagrass growth?

• salinity, wave action, predation

• pH levels, wind speed, ocean currents

• pollution, algal blooms, fishing activities

• water quality, light availability, nutrient availability, temperature, and sedimentation

How do seagrass meadows help in carbon sequestration?

• Seagrass meadows release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

• Seagrass meadows convert carbon dioxide into oxygen through respiration.

• Seagrass meadows have no effect on carbon sequestration.

• Seagrass meadows absorb and store carbon dioxide through photosynthesis.

What are the impacts of climate change on seagrass ecosystems?

• Climate change has no impact on seagrass ecosystems

• Climate change can increase the abundance and diversity of seagrass

• Climate change can improve water quality and salinity

• Climate change can lead to the bleaching and death of seagrass, reduce their abundance and diversity, cause ocean acidification, and alter water quality and salinity.