Marine Environment Resources Quiz

What is the primary mineral and energy resource extracted from the ocean floor?

• Gold

• Cobalt

• Silver

• Oil

What is the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) distance from the coastline?

• 400 nautical miles

• 100 nautical miles

• 200 nautical miles

• 300 nautical miles

What is the potential energy source that can be mined from the ocean?

• Coal

• Methane

• Solar

• Uranium

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-2

What is the primary mineral dissolved in ocean water?

• Iron

• Bromine

• Calcium

• Potassium

What is the second most extracted resource from the continental shelf?

• Diamonds

• Copper

• Platinum

• Sand and gravel

What is the primary commercial fishing area in the ocean?

• Coastal waters

• Deep sea

• Mangrove forests

• Coral reefs

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

What is the primary species raised commercially in aquaculture?

• Tilapia

• Swordfish

• Cod

• Mackerel

What is the primary component of seawater besides water?

• Sodium chloride

• Potassium nitrate

• Calcium carbonate

• Magnesium sulfate

What is the primary method used to separate salt from seawater?

• Evaporation

• Distillation

• Chemical reaction

• Filtration

What is the primary recreational activity in the marine environment?

• Scuba diving

• Hiking

• Rock climbing

• Mountain biking