2. QUESTION: Review An “upwelling” is defined as….
The vertical flow of cold, deep water towards the surface
The vertical flow of warm, deep water towards the surface
The vertical flow of cold, shallow water towards the bottom
The vertical flow of warm, deep water towards the bottom
Answer: a

3. QUESTION: Review
The area of an ocean that contains open water that receives sunlight is called the _______zone.
Littoral
Photic
Pelagic
Benthic
Answer: b

4. QUESTION: Review
_____ is defined as “large, dense, brown algae growing from the floor of continental shelves.”
Coral
Red tide
Bottomfish
Kelp
Answer: d

5. QUESTION: Review Coral bleaching occurs when …. Corals reproduce
Fish move into coral reefs
Zooxanthellae leave the coral
Coral reefs expand their range
Answer: c

6. QUESTION: Review
An area where rivers flow into the ocean is called a(n) …?
Estuary
Mangrove swamp
Salt marsh
Coral reef
Answer: a

7. QUESTION: Review
Which of the following does not mask the decline of fisheries?
Fishing fleets travel longer distances
Fishing fleets spend more time fishing
Fishing fleets use traditional methods of fishing
Data supplied to monitoring agencies may be false
Answer: c

8. QUESTION: Review
Marine reserves have all the following benefits except:
Fishing increases in the reserve
The size of fish increases
Larvae can “seed” areas outside the reserve
Decreased mortality and habitat destruction
Answer: a

9. QUESTION: Interpreting Graphs and Data
What does this graph show about the future of global fisheries catch?
China will be a major player in applying fishing pressure
China will be player a smaller role in applying fishing pressure
The world will decrease its fishing pressure
The U.S. is not included in this graph
Answer: b

10. QUESTION: Interpreting Graphs and Data
Which conclusion can you draw from this graph?
Oceans today contain far fewer fish
Oceans today contain far more fish
It is easier to find fish today
There is little correlation between fishing and fish stocks
Answer: b

11. QUESTION: Viewpoints
If a developer wants to build a community on an estuary, providing jobs but eliminating the marsh, what should be done?
Let the developer build; we need the jobs
Let the developer build, but make him/her pay for any damage from storms
Let the surrounding landowners vote whether to let the developer build
Prevent the development; the potential damage is too great
Answer: any

12. QUESTION: Viewpoints
Do you plan to alter your decisions about eating seafood?
Yes, I will be more selective about what I eat
No, I will continue to eat the same type and amount of seafood as always
Answer: any