Earth Science Benchmark Review

As the ocean becomes more acidic, the pH of the water

• increases

• decreases

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True of False: The temperature of the ocean water decreases as the depth of the water increases.

• True

• False

Where are coral reefs found?

• Polar waters

• temperate, mid-latitude waters

• tropical waters

• only near volcanos

Coral reefs are intricately shaped rocklike structures that are formed as a result of

• volcanic activity that is common in tropical marine environments

• the gradual accumulation and fusion of skeletons of bony fish

• the secretion of calcium carbonate by tiny marine animals

• minerals that are washed from land ecosystems and build up

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Which of the following is a threat to coral reefs?

• oil spills

• sewage

• pesticides

• all of the above

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Why doesn’t photosynthesis occur in deep ocean water?

• The water temperature is too cold

• There is no sunlight

• There are not enough nutrients

• The salinity level of the water is too high

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When corals turn white due to algae leaving it is know as

• whiteout.

• coral bleaching.

• algal disease.

• coral death.

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Where is the Great Barrier Reef located?

• Puerto Rico

• Florida

• Indonisia

• Australia

Coral reefs are endangered by

• climate change

• overfishing

• pollution

• all of the above

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What causes coral bleaching?

• oil spills

• warmer water temperatures

• overfishing

• red tide

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