Aquatic Science Spring Practice 3

What is the main cause of sea ice melting in the polar regions?

• Overfishing

• Plate tectonics

• Ocean salinity

• Climate change

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Why is polar ice important to coastal areas like those in Texas?

• It provides freshwater for agriculture in Texas

• It traps rainwater that travels to Texas

• It reflects sunlight, stabilizing global temperatures

• It prevents oil spills

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Which organisms are found only in the Southern Ocean?

• Penguins

• Walruses

• Polar bears

• Narwhals

Which of the following best describes how lunar cycles affect intertidal ecosystems?

• They affect water temperature exclusively

• They control the timing and height of tides

• They determine seasonal changes

• They only impact nocturnal organisms

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Which is not a way the lunar cycle impacts populations in the intertidal zone?

• The full moon light reflects off the ocean surface and attracts sea turtle hatchlings

• Frogs avoid calling to reduce predator attacks

• The dim light of the new moon cues eels and bristle worms to mate

• Grunions (fish) lay eggs on the beach at high tide where they are protected until they hatch

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How do crabs in the intertidal zone survive extreme changes in temperature and salinity?

• By migrating to other zones during extreme changes

• By absorbing oxygen directly from the air

• By hiding in rock crevices and burrowing in sand

• By growing thicker shells in the winter

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How does human population growth affect marine environments?

• Improved water quality

• Better ecosystem management

• Reduced fishing pressure

• Increased coastal development and pollution

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Which adaptation is most important for organisms in the splash zone?

• Swimming capability

• Ability to photosynthesize

• Filter feeding

• Resistance to desiccation

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How does recreational fishing impact aquatic ecosystems?

• It reduces water temperature

• It improves water quality

• It alters species populations

• It increases biodiversity

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How do temperature variations affect intertidal organisms?

• They cause immediate death

• They have no effect

• They only impact during winter

• They influence metabolic rates

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