Question 1

Terrestrial ecosystems have a greater diversity of taxonomic groups than marine environments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

The collapse of the cod fisheries in Canada is predominantly related to overfishing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

An increase in global sea temperature could cause ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the alteration of nutrient circulation patterns 
B)  the displacement of coastal communities 
C)  the destruction of coral reefs worldwide 
D)  All of the above 
A)  the alteration of nutrient circulation patterns 
B)  the displacement of coastal communities 
C)  the destruction of coral reefs worldwide 
D)  All of the above D

Question 4

Explain why the concept of carbon balance in oceanic ecosystems is the subject of much scientific research.

Accepted Answer

The concept of carbon balance is of cruc

Question 5

Recent studies suggest that the amount of contaminants and toxins found in farmed salmon is _______ that of wild salmon.

Accepted Answer

A)  twice as much as 
B)  higher than 
C)  lower than 
D)  the same as 
A)  twice as much as 
B)  higher than 
C)  lower than 
D)  the same as

Question 6

The deepest part of the ocean is ________ deep.

Accepted Answer

A)  over 9,000 metres 
B)  over 1,000 metres 
C)  over 20,000 metres 
D)  over 5,000 metres 
A)  over 9,000 metres 
B)  over 1,000 metres 
C)  over 20,000 metres 
D)  over 5,000 metres

Question 7

Canada has ________ federal programs for creating marine protected areas.

Accepted Answer

A)  3 
B)  4 
C)  5 
D)  2 
A)  3 
B)  4 
C)  5 
D)  2

Question 8

Changes to the Fisheries Act in 2012 to protect habitat for fisheries caused concerns that ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  non-native species would have protection as long as they have value in a fishery 
B)  threatened fish may be left unprotected if they are not part of a fishery 
C)  there is a lack of protection for habitats where there are no fisheries 
D)  All of the above 
A)  non-native species would have protection as long as they have value in a fishery 
B)  threatened fish may be left unprotected if they are not part of a fishery 
C)  there is a lack of protection for habitats where there are no fisheries 
D)  All of the above

Question 9

Canada's Oceans Strategy incorporates the ideas of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  integrated management 
B)  the precautionary approach 
C)  sustainable development 
D)  All of the above 
A)  integrated management 
B)  the precautionary approach 
C)  sustainable development 
D)  All of the above

Question 10

_________ is NOT a main source of marine toxic pollution in Canada.

Accepted Answer

A)  The deposition of airborne pollutants from fossil fuel combustion 
B)  Commercial fishing 
C)  Inadequately treated sewage 
D)  By-products or waste materials from refining processes 
A)  The deposition of airborne pollutants from fossil fuel combustion 
B)  Commercial fishing 
C)  Inadequately treated sewage 
D)  By-products or waste materials from refining processes

Question 11

The same regulations apply to both Indigenous and non-Indigenous fishers related to the use of marine resources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Many of the world's main oil fields, such as the North Sea in Europe and Hibernia off the coast of Newfoundland, are situated in _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  continental deposits 
B)  Arctic regions 
C)  coastal communities 
D)  sedimentary basins under the oceans 
A)  continental deposits 
B)  Arctic regions 
C)  coastal communities 
D)  sedimentary basins under the oceans

Question 13

On land, water availability is the most common limiting factor for life; in oceans, it is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  oxygen 
B)  sunlight 
C)  nutrients 
D)  temperature 
A)  oxygen 
B)  sunlight 
C)  nutrients 
D)  temperature

Question 14

Oceanic waters will absorb carbon if and when ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the amount of bicarbonate in the water exceeds the amount of bicarbonate in the atmosphere 
B)  the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere exceeds the amount of bicarbonate in the water 
C)  the amount of bicarbonate in the water exceeds the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere 
D)  None of the above 
A)  the amount of bicarbonate in the water exceeds the amount of bicarbonate in the atmosphere 
B)  the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere exceeds the amount of bicarbonate in the water 
C)  the amount of bicarbonate in the water exceeds the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere 
D)  None of the above

Question 15

Since 1750, about half of the anthropocentric CO2 emissions released between 1750 and 2011 have occurred in the past ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  200 years 
B)  10 years 
C)  40 years 
D)  100 years 
A)  200 years 
B)  10 years 
C)  40 years 
D)  100 years

Question 16

Briefly explain the relationship between poverty and declining fisheries.

Accepted Answer

Many of the poorest people in the world

Question 17

Over three quarters of the ocean is ________ deep.

Accepted Answer

A)  1,000 to 2,000 metres 
B)  9,000 to 10,000 metres 
C)  7,000 to 9,000 metres 
D)  4,000 to 6,000 metres 
A)  1,000 to 2,000 metres 
B)  9,000 to 10,000 metres 
C)  7,000 to 9,000 metres 
D)  4,000 to 6,000 metres

Question 18

________ caused damage to the ancient sponge reefs off the coast of BC.

Accepted Answer

A)  Pollution 
B)  Bottom trawling 
C)  Long liners 
D)  Bycatch 
A)  Pollution 
B)  Bottom trawling 
C)  Long liners 
D)  Bycatch

Question 19

Marine ecosystems provide many goods and services to humans, including ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  transportation routes to ship products 
B)  being key components in global cycles and energy flows 
C)  provision of food and medicinal products 
D)  All of the above 
A)  transportation routes to ship products 
B)  being key components in global cycles and energy flows 
C)  provision of food and medicinal products 
D)  All of the above

Question 20

A number of studies related to marine reserves have been conducted around the world. What are the key findings of these studies?

Accepted Answer

The studies agreed that marine reserves:

Terrestrial ecosystems have a greater diversity of taxonomic groups than marine environments.

The collapse of the cod fisheries in Canada is predominantly related to overfishing.

An increase in global sea temperature could cause ________.

Explain why the concept of carbon balance in oceanic ecosystems is the subject of much scientific research.

Recent studies suggest that the amount of contaminants and toxins found in farmed salmon is _______ that of wild salmon.

The deepest part of the ocean is ________ deep.

Canada has ________ federal programs for creating marine protected areas.

Changes to the Fisheries Act in 2012 to protect habitat for fisheries caused concerns that ________.

Canada's Oceans Strategy incorporates the ideas of ________.

_________ is NOT a main source of marine toxic pollution in Canada.

The same regulations apply to both Indigenous and non-Indigenous fishers related to the use of marine resources.

Many of the world's main oil fields, such as the North Sea in Europe and Hibernia off the coast of Newfoundland, are situated in _______.

On land, water availability is the most common limiting factor for life; in oceans, it is ________.

Oceanic waters will absorb carbon if and when ________.

Since 1750, about half of the anthropocentric CO₂ emissions released between 1750 and 2011 have occurred in the past ______.

Briefly explain the relationship between poverty and declining fisheries.

Over three quarters of the ocean is ________ deep.

________ caused damage to the ancient sponge reefs off the coast of BC.

Marine ecosystems provide many goods and services to humans, including ________.

A number of studies related to marine reserves have been conducted around the world. What are the key findings of these studies?

Environment, Resources, and Society

Responding to Global Environmental Change

Energy Flows and Ecosystems

Ecosystems Are Dynamic

Ecosystems and Matter Cycling

Planning and Management Perspectives

Planning and Management: Processes and Methods

Climate Change

Forests

Agriculture

Water

Minerals and Energy

Urban Environmental Management

Endangered Species and Protected Areas

Filters

Exam 9: Oceans and Fisheries

Terrestrial ecosystems have a greater diversity of taxonomic groups than marine environments.

The collapse of the cod fisheries in Canada is predominantly related to overfishing.

An increase in global sea temperature could cause ________.

Explain why the concept of carbon balance in oceanic ecosystems is the subject of much scientific research.

Recent studies suggest that the amount of contaminants and toxins found in farmed salmon is _______ that of wild salmon.

The deepest part of the ocean is ________ deep.

Canada has ________ federal programs for creating marine protected areas.

Changes to the Fisheries Act in 2012 to protect habitat for fisheries caused concerns that ________.

Canada's Oceans Strategy incorporates the ideas of ________.

_________ is NOT a main source of marine toxic pollution in Canada.

The same regulations apply to both Indigenous and non-Indigenous fishers related to the use of marine resources.

Many of the world's main oil fields, such as the North Sea in Europe and Hibernia off the coast of Newfoundland, are situated in _______.

On land, water availability is the most common limiting factor for life; in oceans, it is ________.

Oceanic waters will absorb carbon if and when ________.

Since 1750, about half of the anthropocentric CO2 emissions released between 1750 and 2011 have occurred in the past ______.

Briefly explain the relationship between poverty and declining fisheries.

Over three quarters of the ocean is ________ deep.

________ caused damage to the ancient sponge reefs off the coast of BC.

Marine ecosystems provide many goods and services to humans, including ________.

A number of studies related to marine reserves have been conducted around the world. What are the key findings of these studies?

Environment, Resources, and Society

Responding to Global Environmental Change

Energy Flows and Ecosystems

Ecosystems Are Dynamic

Ecosystems and Matter Cycling

Planning and Management Perspectives

Planning and Management: Processes and Methods

Climate Change

Forests

Agriculture

Water

Minerals and Energy

Urban Environmental Management

Endangered Species and Protected Areas

Filters

Since 1750, about half of the anthropocentric CO₂ emissions released between 1750 and 2011 have occurred in the past ______.