What role did oysters play in New York City's culture over 200 years ago?

Oyster Restoration and Coastal Ecology

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
They were used as currency.
They were a staple in the local diet and economy.
They were primarily used for construction.
They were considered a luxury item only for the wealthy.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the size of the oyster reefs in New York Harbor when Europeans first arrived?
100,000 acres
200,000 acres
50,000 acres
300,000 acres
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was one of the consequences of Superstorm Sandy in New York City?
It caused significant flooding due to the absence of natural oyster reefs.
It improved the water quality in the harbor.
It led to the discovery of new oyster reefs.
It resulted in a ban on oyster harvesting.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary goal of the Living Breakwaters Project?
To increase tourism in New York City.
To replace all existing infrastructure with oyster reefs.
To create a new oyster-based economy.
To protect the coastline by reducing wave impact and creating habitats.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a major component of the Living Breakwaters Project?
Building new skyscrapers along the coast.
Creating artificial islands.
Using oysters as ecosystem engineers.
Developing new fishing techniques.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the Billion Oyster Project contribute to oyster restoration?
By creating oyster farms in urban areas.
By recycling restaurant oyster shells and seeding them with larvae.
By using artificial reefs made of plastic.
By importing oysters from other regions.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What recent change has been observed in the oyster restoration efforts?
A decrease in water quality.
A halt in the Living Breakwaters Project.
A significant increase in wild oyster recruitment.
A decline in the number of oyster larvae.
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