7.11B Human Impact on Oceans Quizs

offshore oil drilling

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

• A method of fishing that involves deep-sea trawling.

• The technique of drilling for freshwater in coastal areas.

• A type of renewable energy generation using ocean currents.

overfishing

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

• A method of sustainable fishing that allows fish populations to thrive.

• The practice of breeding fish in controlled environments for commercial purposes.

• A technique used to increase the size of fish populations in a body of water.

runoff

• Water that absorbs into the ground and replenishes aquifers.

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

• Water that evaporates into the atmosphere.

• Water that is stored in glaciers and ice caps.

commercial fishing

• The catching of fish and other seafood for profit.

• A method of farming fish in controlled environments.

• The practice of catching fish for recreational purposes.

• The process of breeding fish in aquariums.

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 during dry seasons.

phytoplankton

• Microscopic aquatic producers.

• Large terrestrial animals.

• Photosynthetic land plants.

• Benthic marine organisms.

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 fibers that are biodegradable and harmless to the environment.

• Plastic materials that are recycled and reused in various products.

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.

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 part of a lake that is known for its vibrant aquatic ecosystem.