7.11B Human Impact on Oceans Quizs

chemical fertilizer

• A natural substance found in soil that helps plants grow.

• A human-made substance added to soil to help plants grow.

• A type of pesticide used to kill harmful insects on plants.

• A liquid solution used to water plants more effectively.

offshore oil drilling

• The process of extracting oil and natural gas from land-based wells.

• The process by which humans extract oil and natural gas through wells drilled into the sea floor.

• A method of refining oil on land before transportation.

• The technique of drilling for water in coastal areas.

phytoplankton

• Microscopic aquatic producers.

• Large marine animals that feed on phytoplankton.

• Terrestrial plants that grow in wetlands.

• Bacteria that decompose organic matter.

overfishing

• The process of removing aquatic life from a body of water faster than the populations can reproduce.

• The practice of breeding aquatic species in controlled environments.

• The act of conserving aquatic ecosystems to maintain biodiversity.

• The method of fishing that uses sustainable practices to protect fish populations.

dead zone

• An area in a body of water where oxygen levels are so low that aquatic life cannot survive.

• A region in the ocean where marine life thrives due to high nutrient levels.

• A section of a river that is heavily polluted and uninhabitable.

• A zone in a lake where fishing is prohibited due to overfishing.

artificial reef

• A natural underwater formation made of coral.

• A human-made structure that creates a habitat for ocean life.

• A type of fishing net used in deep-sea fishing.

• A floating device used for water sports.

runoff

• Water that is absorbed into the ground.

• Water that flows over Earth's surface toward larger bodies of water.

• Water that evaporates into the atmosphere.

• Water that is stored in glaciers.

commercial fishing

• The practice of catching fish and other seafood for profit.

• A method of farming fish in controlled environments.

• The act of catching fish for recreational purposes only.

• A technique used to catch fish using nets and traps.

microplastics

• Small plastic pieces less than five millimeters in length that result from the breakdown of larger plastic materials and are environmental pollutants.

• Large plastic items that are easily visible in the ocean.

• Natural materials that decompose quickly in the environment.

• Plastic products that are recycled and reused multiple times.