Ocean Economy and Sustainability Concepts

How much does the U.S. ocean economy produce in goods and services?

• $100 billion

• $200 billion

• $282 billion

• $350 billion

What percentage of U.S. trade involves some form of marine transportation?

• 50%

• 60%

• 76%

• 85%

Which of the following activities is NOT mentioned as a recreational use of the ocean?

• Fishing

• Kayaking

• Whale watching

• Surfing

What is the primary role of the ocean in climate regulation?

• Absorbing sunlight

• Transporting heat

• Producing oxygen

• Filtering pollutants

How many people are employed by ocean-dependent businesses in the U.S.?

• 1 million

• 2 million

• 3 million

• 4 million

Which sector is highlighted in the context of the blue economy?

• Agriculture

• Fisheries and Aquaculture

• Mining

• Forestry

What role does the ocean play in regulating the climate and sustaining coastal communities?

• It increases greenhouse gases.

• It provides fresh water.

• It acts as a carbon sink.

• It reduces biodiversity.

What is the primary focus of the Blue Economy according to the World Bank?

• Maximizing profit from ocean resources

• Sustainable use of ocean resources

• Increasing industrial fishing

• Expanding coastal urban areas

What is a significant challenge associated with aquaculture?

• Lack of technology

• High cost of production

• Negative impacts of large fin-fish marine aquaculture systems

• Limited market demand

What is one of the main threats to the ocean mentioned in the passage?

• Overpopulation

• Climate change

• Deforestation

• Urbanization