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Tyrone

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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1.

What is an ecological zone?

a)

A specific area where only one species of plants or animals is found

b)

A region with distinct environmental characteristics such as climate, vegetation, and wildlife

c)

An area where human settlements dominate over natural environments

d)

A zone that is unaffected by natural or human influences

2.

What is a marine ecosystem?

a)

An ecosystem found only in freshwater bodies like lakes and rivers

b)

A community of organisms interacting with each other and their environment in ocean or sea waters

c)

An ecosystem located exclusively in tropical rainforests

d)

An ecosystem that exists only in areas with high altitudes

3.

What is ecology?

a)

The study of ancient fossils and prehistoric life

b)

The study of the interactions between organisms and their environment

c)

The study of human cultures and societies

d)

The study of the Earth's physical features like mountains and rivers

4.

What is marine plankton?

a)

Large, mobile marine animals that swim freely in the ocean

b)

Small, drifting organisms found in marine environments, including both plants and animals

c)

Coral species found in the deep sea

d)

The hard, rocky material found at the ocean's floor

5.

What is an estuary?

a)

A deep oceanic trench formed by tectonic activity

b)

A coastal area where freshwater from rivers meets and mixes with saltwater from the sea

c)

A type of tropical rainforest ecosystem

d)

A type of coral reef found in warm ocean waters

6.

What is a mangal forest?

a)

A dense forest found in temperate regions with cold climates

b)

A forest located in high-altitude mountain regions

c)

A coastal ecosystem dominated by salt-tolerant trees, typically found in tropical and subtropical regions

d)

A forest ecosystem found in dry desert areas

7.

What does conservation refer to?

a)

The process of creating new species through genetic engineering

b)

The protection, preservation, management, and restoration of natural resources and ecosystems

c)

The study of how human activities impact the environment

d)

The process of converting natural resources into consumer products

8.

Which of the following is a major effect of human activity on marine ecosystems?

a)

Increased biodiversity due to urbanization

b)

Coral bleaching caused by pollution and rising sea temperatures

c)

Reduction in the number of invasive species

d)

Natural restoration of marine habitats without human intervention

9.

What does natural resource management involve?

a)

The exploitation of natural resources without concern for future generations

b)

The sustainable use and preservation of natural resources to meet current and future needs

c)

The conversion of all natural resources into renewable energy sources

d)

The complete elimination of human activities from natural environments

10.

What are ecosystem services?

a)

Goods that are sold in markets, such as timber and minerals

b)

The benefits humans receive from natural ecosystems, such as clean water, air, and pollination

c)

The processes by which ecosystems destroy pollutants

d)

Services provided only by urban ecosystems, like transportation and infrastructure