Impacts of Ocean Warming on Marine Life

Impacts of Ocean Warming on Marine Life

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Geography

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video discusses the impact of global warming on oceans, highlighting the Gulf of Mexico's record temperatures. Dr. Melissa May explains how rising temperatures affect marine ecosystems, increasing metabolism and stress in marine life, and leading to more pathogens. Coral reefs are bleaching due to warmth and disease, and species are shifting poleward. Despite challenges, there is hope for species adaptation over time.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current status of the Gulf of Mexico in terms of temperature records?

It is the warmest on record.

It has average temperatures.

It has fluctuating temperatures.

It is the coldest on record.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do warming temperatures affect cold-blooded marine life?

They have no effect on marine life.

They decrease their metabolism.

They increase their metabolism and stress levels.

They help regulate their body temperature.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the challenges faced by marine ecosystems due to warming?

Increased biodiversity

Decreased pathogen levels

Increased stress on marine life

Improved water quality

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to bacteria in warmer ocean temperatures?

They reproduce less.

They proliferate more.

They die off.

They remain the same.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the impacts of increased bacteria in the ocean?

Improved coral health.

Increased water clarity.

Decreased fish populations.

Coral bleaching and disease.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a poleward shift in species distribution?

Species moving towards the equator.

Species moving towards the poles.

Species staying in the same location.

Species moving to deeper waters.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which species are mentioned as moving northward due to warming?

Tropical fish

Polar bears

Mangroves

Coral reefs

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