Resources from the Sea

Which of the following is a renewable resource from the ocean?

• Crude oil

• Tidal power

• Natural gas

• Coal

What is the primary environmental consequence of oil drilling in the ocean?

• Increased fish populations

• Decreased carbon footprint

• Ocean acidification

• Oil spills and pollution

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Which method of ocean energy generation uses the movement of water caused by gravitational pull of the moon and sun?

• Solar power

• Tidal power

• Wind power

• Wave power

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How does overfishing impact marine ecosystems?

• Increases biodiversity

• Balances the food chain

• Leads to species extinction

• Enhances coral reef growth

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Which of the following is a nonrenewable resource extracted from the ocean?

• Seaweed

• Fish

• Crude oil

• Ocean currents

What is the main advantage of wave power as a renewable energy source?

• It is completely predictable.

• It produces no waste.

• It is available everywhere.

• It requires no land space.

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What is the primary impact of tidal power generation on the environment?

• Air pollution

• Noise pollution

• Habitat disruption

• Water pollution

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Why is oil considered a nonrenewable resource?

• It is abundant in the ocean.

• It can regenerate quickly.

• It takes millions of years to form.

• It is derived from living organisms.

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What is the main challenge of utilizing wave power?

• It can only be used at night.

• It is too predictable.

• It requires specific geographic conditions.

• It causes air pollution.

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How does responsible aquaculture benefit the environment?

• By increasing carbon emissions

• By reducing the need for wild-caught fish

• By promoting oil drilling

• By encouraging overfishing

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