Human Dependence and Impact on Ocean Systems

Which of the following is a way humans depend on ocean systems?

• Transportation

• Mining

• Agriculture

• All of the above.

Humans impact ocean systems through activities such as _______.

• Fishing

• Hiking

• Farming

• Painting

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What percentage of Earth's surface is covered by oceans?

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

• 80%

Oceans contain ___% of Earth's water.

• 87

• 97

• 77

• 67

Which of the following is a primary food source from the ocean?

• Chicken

• Tuna

• Beef

• Pork

Fill in the blank: The primary food sources for many coastal cities come from the ______.

• Mountains

• Forests

• Oceans

• Deserts

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What process allows oceans to provide terrestrial life with fresh water?

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

• Freezing

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As water evaporates from the ocean, ______ is left behind.

• Fresh water

• Salt

• Minerals

• Sand

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What is one efficient way to transport goods according to the image?

• By air

• By oceans

• By road

• By rail

Oceans provide an efficient way to transport goods on ships. Larger items and quantities are able to be ________.

• discarded

• transported

• ignored

• stored