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Humans Dependence on Oceans

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

People depend on the oceans for __________________.

a)

Natural resources

b)

Food and water

c)

Transportation

d)

All of the above.

2.

How do the oceans contribute to the amount of Oxygen in the Earth's atmosphere?

a)

Fish in the ocean produce oxygen.

b)

Phytoplankton in the ocean produce oxygen through the process of respiration.

c)

Phytoplankton in the ocean produce oxygen through the process of phtosynthesis.

d)

There is no oxygen production in the ocean.

3.

Which of the following is NOT a source of pollution in the ocean?

a)

Fertilizers used on land.

b)

Sand drifting along the bottom of the ocean floor.

c)

Oils found on city streets.

d)

Emissions from gas-burning vehicles.

4.

How do the oceans contribute to the amount of Oxygen in the Earth's atmosphere?

a)

Fish in the ocean produce oxygen.

b)

Phytoplankton in the ocean produce oxygen through the process of respiration.

c)

Phytoplankton in the ocean produce oxygen through the process of phtosynthesis.

d)

There is no oxygen production in the ocean.

5.

Fisheries renew themselves naturally each year, but __________________ has caused a shortage of fish in some areas.

a)

Aquaculture

b)

Fishing regulations

c)

Overfishing

d)

Global warming

6.

The use of light energy by organisms to convert CO2 and H2O into organic molecules is

a)

chemosynthesis

b)

consumption

c)

photosynthesis

d)

decomposition

7.

Corals die because of ________________

a)

boat anchors that destroy or break the corals.

b)

the gradual warming of the ocean's temperature

c)

irresponsible divers that kick the corals.

d)

All of the above

8.

What happens when a fertilizer runoff happens?

a)

Fish get bigger.

b)

Algae grow rapidly.

c)

The water becomes very clear.

d)

The oxygen level in the water increases.

9.

How can you help impact the environment in a positive way

a)

recycle

b)

drive less, creating less pollution

c)

save water

d)

all of the above

10.

Review the graph showing marine fishing rates.If the fishing rate in Asia continues to grow, what will most likely happen as a result?

a)

The fish population will continue to rise.

b)

A wide range in ocean temperatures will be seen worldwide.

c)

The U.S. human population will decline.

d)

The overfishing will cause an imbalance in marine ecosystems.

11.

What is one way humans are trying to positively impact the ocean?

a)

Fishing

b)

Drilling for oil and natural gas

c)

Creating artificial reefs

d)

Transporting goods in ocean vessels

12.

What is a fertilizer runoff?

a)

When fertilizer runs into a body of water.

b)

When water makes fertilizer.

c)

When algae grows rapidly.

d)

The industrial production of fertilizers.