Marine Biomes Quiz 1

In marine ecosystems, which factor is most often a limiting resource for primary productivity in the euphotic zone?

• light

• nutrients

• temperature

• salinity

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Which factor primarily distinguishes freshwater biomes from marine biomes?

• temperature

• salt concentration

• depth

• current speed

In which oceanic zone does light diminish to a level where photosynthesis is possible but not enough to support most marine plants?

• euphotic zone

• disphotic zone

• aphotic zone

Which of the following is least likely to be a major contributor to oceanic photosynthesis?

• Algae

• Fish

• Microscopic Bacteria

• Phytoplankton

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What natural barrier prevents the mixing of surface water with deeper, nutrient-rich water layers?

• Upwelling

• Currents

• Thermocline

• Downwelling

​ (a)   =​ (b)   -​ (c)  

• Net Primary Productivity
• Gross Primary Productivity
• Cellular Respiration

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Climate change​ (a)   the oceans causing​ (b)   thermoclines.

• warms
• stronger
• cools
• weaker
• pollutes
• unstable
• freezes
• chaotic

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What causes coral bleaching?

• coral expel zooxanthellae living in them

• coral absorbs zooxanthellae

• The color is dulled by the temperature of the water

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Which colors of light are most able to penetrate deep into the ocean?

• blues and greens
• reds, oranges, and yellows

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Which of these are benefits of aquaculture? (select all)

• Reduces fuel consumption

• Puts pressure on wild fish populations used to make fish feed

• Creates jobs

• Introduces disease into surrounding wild populations

• Requires smaller areas of water for fish populations

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