Ocean Biodiversity and Carbon Storage

Ocean Biodiversity and Carbon Storage

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Geography

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video discusses a groundbreaking research initiative aimed at understanding the role of marine invertebrates in ocean carbon storage. Scientists from the convex Seascape survey are studying the biodiversity in UK waters, focusing on how small marine animals contribute to carbon flux between water and sediment. The research highlights the potential of coastal waters and marine life in carbon drawdown, which could significantly impact global temperature control. The study involves global collaboration and aims to produce reliable data to inform policy and protection of ocean carbon storage.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary goal of the Convex Seascape survey?

To study the role of marine life in carbon storage

To map the ocean floor

To analyze ocean currents

To explore new marine species

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many marine invertebrates in UK waters have been studied in depth?

10

100

250

2500

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the benthic mud layer in the ocean?

It is a major source of ocean currents

It is a primary source of ocean minerals

It is the largest habitat on the planet

It is a key area for fish breeding

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of the sea's biodiversity lives in sediment?

50%

70%

90%

100%

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the estimated contribution of coastal waters to carbon drawdown?

1%

3%

6%

10%

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the equivalent impact of coastal waters' carbon drawdown?

Closing all coal plants

Closing all cement and chemical industries

Reducing car emissions by half

Doubling renewable energy production

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many different species are studied in the lab using fluorescent sediment?

25

19

15

10

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