Unit 1 Pre-test

If you study the oceans waves,currents,tides and the large-scale ocean circulation. What are you?

• Biological Oceanographer

• Physical Oceanographer

• Geological Oceanographer

• Chemical Oceanographer

Jessie goes to the ocean and measures the ammonia in the water. What type of oceanography would this be considered?

• Biological Oceanographer

• Physical Oceanographer

• Geological Oceanographer

• Chemical Oceanographer

John and Mary are studying how hyrdothermal vents are created and how they shape the ocean floor. They would be considered...

• biological oceanographers

• geological oceanographers

• Chemical oceanographers

• physical oceanographers

What causes coral bleaching?

• oil spills

• warmer water temperatures

• overfishing

• red tide

What is it called when coral loses its color?

• bleaching
• white out
• colorization

What is the number one cause of coral bleaching?

• People swimming in the ocean

• Ocean pollution

• Ocean Warming

• Increase in invasive species

WHY DOES THE ALGAE LIVE IN CORAL TISSUES?

• the algae prefers dark warm spaces

• they do not need each other

• The coral and algae rely on each other to survive

• the algae do not like to live on their own

CORALS AND ALGAE LIVE IN WAHT TYPE OF RELATIONSHIP

• MUTUALISMM

• PARASITISM

• COMMENSALISM

• NO RELATIONSHIP

What is the phenomenon called when toxic algae proliferate and give the water a brownish-red hue?

• Red tide

• Green wave

• Blue tide

• Purple bloom

What are the potential health effects of exposure to red tide in humans and pets?

• Skin irritation, eye irritation, and respiratory issues

• Stomach problems and other symptoms

• Dizziness and fatigue

• Joint pain and headaches