Amplify Lesson 1.4 Populations & Resources Video Quiz

Where is the main center for marine science research in Louisiana mentioned in the transcript?

• Louisiana State University

• Louisiana University Marine Consortium

• University of New Orleans

• Tulane University

What method is mentioned as ineffective for understanding jellyfish population changes?

• Using a dip net

• Counting jellyfish one by one

• Using a large fishing net

• Measuring jellyfish in a bucket

What is the name of the boat used for the jellyfish sampling?

• R/V Pelican

• R/V Acadiana

• R/V Louisiana

• R/V Gulf Explorer

What tool is used to collect jellyfish according to the transcript?

• Fishing rod

• Dip net

• Harpoon

• Trawl net

What is done with the jellyfish after they are measured?

• They are kept in a tank

• They are released back into the ocean

• They are sent to a laboratory

• They are preserved in jars

What method is used to collect jellies from many different places?

• Dip netting

• Trawling

• Fishing

• Diving

What is the first step in the trawling technique?

• Haul the net in

• Throw out the cod end

• Count the jellies

• Feed the net off the front of the boat

Why is repeated sampling important in studying jellyfish populations?

• To capture jellyfish instantly

• To understand changes in population over time

• To catch more jellyfish

• To feed the ecosystem

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What does developing a time series help us determine about jellyfish in the ecosystem?

• Their color

• Their size

• Whether their population is increasing or decreasing

• Their diet

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Why is it important to monitor jellyfish populations and other ecosystem primers like fish, crab, and shrimp?

• To increase seafood production

• To understand long-term environmental changes

• To reduce ocean pollution

• To improve fishing techniques

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