Marine Protected Areas and Water Pollution Quiz

What is the main purpose of coral reef conservation?

• To protect and preserve the delicate ecosystem of coral reefs and the marine life that depends on them.

• To use coral reefs for industrial purposes

• To exploit the marine life that depends on coral reefs

• To destroy the delicate ecosystem of coral reefs

Which of the following is a major contributor to plastic pollution in oceans?

• Proper disposal and recycling

• Reduced production of plastic

• Excessive recycling

• Improper disposal and littering

What are the long-term effects of oil spills on marine ecosystems?

• No impact on marine life and habitats

• Increase in biodiversity and ecosystem health

• Short-term contamination of water and sediments

• Damage to marine life, habitats, and food chains, as well as long-lasting contamination of water and sediments

Why is marine biodiversity protection important for the environment?

• To maintain the balance of ecosystems and support the overall health of the environment.

• To reduce the overall health of the environment

• To disrupt the balance of ecosystems and harm the environment

• To increase pollution and harm the environment

What are some common regulations for marine protected areas?

• Unlimited fishing allowed

• Some common regulations for marine protected areas include fishing restrictions, no-take zones, and limits on human activities.

• No boundaries for no-take zones

• No restrictions on human activities

What are the threats to coral reefs and how can they be mitigated?

• The threats to coral reefs include lack of sunlight and low water temperature. They can be mitigated by installing artificial lighting and heating systems in the ocean.

• The threats to coral reefs include climate change, overfishing, pollution, and ocean acidification. They can be mitigated through measures such as reducing carbon emissions, establishing marine protected areas, and promoting sustainable fishing practices.

• The threats to coral reefs include excessive coral farming and invasive species. They can be mitigated by increasing the scale of coral farming and introducing more invasive species.

• The threats to coral reefs include excessive tourism and noise pollution. They can be mitigated by increasing the number of tourists and promoting loud activities near coral reefs.

How does plastic pollution impact marine life?

• Plastic pollution can harm marine life through ingestion, entanglement, and habitat destruction.

• Plastic pollution has no impact on marine life

• Marine life benefits from plastic pollution

• Plastic pollution only affects land animals

What are the immediate actions taken after an oil spill occurs in a marine environment?

• Contain and clean up the oil spill to minimize environmental damage.

• Dump more oil into the affected area to dilute the spill.

• Ignore the oil spill and let nature take its course.

• Leave the area and hope the oil spill resolves itself.

What are the key components of marine biodiversity?

• Land diversity, air diversity, and freshwater diversity

• Temperature diversity, salinity diversity, and pH diversity

• Color diversity, size diversity, and shape diversity

• Key components of marine biodiversity include species diversity, genetic diversity, and ecosystem diversity.

How do marine protected areas contribute to the conservation of marine ecosystems?

• By destroying marine habitats and ecosystems

• By introducing invasive species and disrupting the natural balance

• By increasing pollution and overfishing

• By providing a safe haven for marine life and reducing human impact