Question 1

The largest volumetric component of trash collected on beaches will likely be:

Accepted Answer

A)  metal. 
B)  plastic. 
C)  medical waste. 
D)  glass. 
E)  cigarette butts. 
A)  metal. 
B)  plastic. 
C)  medical waste. 
D)  glass. 
E)  cigarette butts.

Question 2

What are the problems associated with dumping radioactive waste in subduction zones of the deep sea?

Accepted Answer

Because the subduction of the oceanic pl

Question 3

Match the words with the most closely associated term.
-Aromatic hydrocarbons

Accepted Answer

A) polychlorinated biphenyls 
B) benzene and other ring-shaped molecules 
C) heptane and other straight-chain molecules 
D) coliforms 
A) polychlorinated biphenyls 
B) benzene and other ring-shaped molecules 
C) heptane and other straight-chain molecules 
D) coliforms

Question 4

Discarded plastic nets (known as ghost nets) and cargo straps are responsible

Accepted Answer

A)  for the accumulation of debris. 
B)  for the death of up to 300,000 fur seals annually. 
C)  for reduction of lobster. 
D)  for catches of shellfish. 
E)  for supporting a viable fishery. 
A)  for the accumulation of debris. 
B)  for the death of up to 300,000 fur seals annually. 
C)  for reduction of lobster. 
D)  for catches of shellfish. 
E)  for supporting a viable fishery.

Question 5

Match the words with the most closely associated organism.
-Biological magnification

Accepted Answer

A) presence indicates sewage pollution 
B) concentrate hepatitis viruses 
C) mercury poisoning, DDT and PCBs 
A) presence indicates sewage pollution 
B) concentrate hepatitis viruses 
C) mercury poisoning, DDT and PCBs

Question 6

Match the percent with its most closely associated pollution source based on ICC volunteer efforts.
-Smoking Related

Accepted Answer

A) 35.8 
B) 6.3 
C) 52 
A) 35.8 
B) 6.3 
C) 52

Question 7

Briefly describe the kinds of trash, amount of trash, and economic impact of dumping trash in the ocean, using Florida as an example.

Accepted Answer

Common trash includes tobacco products,

Question 8

Match the percent with its most closely associated pollution source based on ICC volunteer efforts.
-Shoreline and Recreational Activity

Accepted Answer

A) 35.8 
B) 6.3 
C) 52 
A) 35.8 
B) 6.3 
C) 52

Question 9

Match the environmental problem with its cause
-Climate change

Accepted Answer

A) DDT 
B) agriculture runoff 
C) plastic wastes 
D) range extension of species 
A) DDT 
B) agriculture runoff 
C) plastic wastes 
D) range extension of species

Question 10

Match the effects of oil pollution with the most closely associated organism.
-Seaweeds

Accepted Answer

A) causes hypothermia 
B) toxins in oil act as a narcotic 
C) colonizes vacated areas on rocky shores 
A) causes hypothermia 
B) toxins in oil act as a narcotic 
C) colonizes vacated areas on rocky shores

Question 11

Match the words with the most closely associated effect.
-Thinning of seabirds' eggshells

Accepted Answer

A) DDT 
B) ocean rising 
C) ocean warming 
A) DDT 
B) ocean rising 
C) ocean warming

Question 12

Over ____% of the U.S. population lives within 50 miles of a coastline.

Accepted Answer

A)  10 
B)  25 
C)  40 
D)  50 
E)  70 
A)  10 
B)  25 
C)  40 
D)  50 
E)  70

Question 13

Match the words with the most closely associated organism.
-Coliforms

Accepted Answer

A) presence indicates sewage pollution 
B) concentrate hepatitis viruses 
C) mercury poisoning, DDT and PCBs 
A) presence indicates sewage pollution 
B) concentrate hepatitis viruses 
C) mercury poisoning, DDT and PCBs

Question 14

A toxic organic compound is:

Accepted Answer

A)  chromium. 
B)  polychlorinated biphenyls. 
C)  trash. 
D)  oil. 
E)  zinc. 
A)  chromium. 
B)  polychlorinated biphenyls. 
C)  trash. 
D)  oil. 
E)  zinc.

Question 15

In the U.S. over ____ of the coastal wetland habitats have been destroyed.

Accepted Answer

A) 1 / 10 
B)  1 / 2 
C)  1 / 3 
D)  3 / 4 
E)  1 / 4 
A) 1 / 10 
B)  1 / 2 
C)  1 / 3 
D)  3 / 4 
E)  1 / 4

Question 16

DDT and PCBs are no longer legally used anywhere in the U.S.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The biggest problem facing coastal habitats is not dumping but:

Accepted Answer

A)  overfishing. 
B)  river runoff. 
C)  development. 
D)  offshore oil spills. 
E)  nuclear power plant leakage. 
A)  overfishing. 
B)  river runoff. 
C)  development. 
D)  offshore oil spills. 
E)  nuclear power plant leakage.

Question 18

The reported effects of toxins on marine zooplankton include

Accepted Answer

A)  increased sinking rate. 
B)  faster growth. 
C)  tumors. 
D)  altered growth and development. 
E)  increase in photosynthetic rates. 
A)  increased sinking rate. 
B)  faster growth. 
C)  tumors. 
D)  altered growth and development. 
E)  increase in photosynthetic rates.

Question 19

Match the words with the most closely associated result.
-Wetland destruction

Accepted Answer

A) land runoff 
B) jetties, breakwaters 
C) draining and filling 
A) land runoff 
B) jetties, breakwaters 
C) draining and filling

Question 20

Match the possible solution with the problem.
-Oil pollution

Accepted Answer

A) prevention and treatment of urban run-off 
B) treatment of sewage 
C) phasing out production of single-use plastic items 
A) prevention and treatment of urban run-off 
B) treatment of sewage 
C) phasing out production of single-use plastic items

The largest volumetric component of trash collected on beaches will likely be:

What are the problems associated with dumping radioactive waste in subduction zones of the deep sea?

Match the words with the most closely associated term. -Aromatic hydrocarbons

Discarded plastic nets (known as ghost nets) and cargo straps are responsible

Match the words with the most closely associated organism. -Biological magnification

Match the percent with its most closely associated pollution source based on ICC volunteer efforts. -Smoking Related

Briefly describe the kinds of trash, amount of trash, and economic impact of dumping trash in the ocean, using Florida as an example.

Match the percent with its most closely associated pollution source based on ICC volunteer efforts. -Shoreline and Recreational Activity

Match the environmental problem with its cause -Climate change

Match the effects of oil pollution with the most closely associated organism. -Seaweeds

Match the words with the most closely associated effect. -Thinning of seabirds' eggshells

Over ____% of the U.S. population lives within 50 miles of a coastline.

Match the words with the most closely associated organism. -Coliforms

A toxic organic compound is:

In the U.S. over ____ of the coastal wetland habitats have been destroyed.

DDT and PCBs are no longer legally used anywhere in the U.S.

The biggest problem facing coastal habitats is not dumping but:

The reported effects of toxins on marine zooplankton include

Match the words with the most closely associated result. -Wetland destruction

Match the possible solution with the problem. -Oil pollution

Science and Marine Biology

Fundamentals of Ecology

Geology of the Ocean

Water, Waves, and Tides

Biological Concepts

Marine Microbes

Multicellular Primary Producers

Lower Invertebrates

Higher Invertebrates

Marine Fishes

Reptiles and Birds

Marine Mammals

Intertidal Communities

Estuaries

Coral Reef Communities

Continental Shelves and Neritic Zone

The Open Sea

Life in the Oceans Depths

Harvesting the Oceans Resources

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Exam 20: Oceans in Jeopardy

The largest volumetric component of trash collected on beaches will likely be:

What are the problems associated with dumping radioactive waste in subduction zones of the deep sea?

Match the words with the most closely associated term. -Aromatic hydrocarbons

Discarded plastic nets (known as ghost nets) and cargo straps are responsible

Match the words with the most closely associated organism. -Biological magnification

Match the percent with its most closely associated pollution source based on ICC volunteer efforts. -Smoking Related

Briefly describe the kinds of trash, amount of trash, and economic impact of dumping trash in the ocean, using Florida as an example.

Match the percent with its most closely associated pollution source based on ICC volunteer efforts. -Shoreline and Recreational Activity

Match the environmental problem with its cause -Climate change

Match the effects of oil pollution with the most closely associated organism. -Seaweeds

Match the words with the most closely associated effect. -Thinning of seabirds' eggshells

Over ____% of the U.S. population lives within 50 miles of a coastline.

Match the words with the most closely associated organism. -Coliforms

A toxic organic compound is:

In the U.S. over ____ of the coastal wetland habitats have been destroyed.

DDT and PCBs are no longer legally used anywhere in the U.S.

The biggest problem facing coastal habitats is not dumping but:

The reported effects of toxins on marine zooplankton include

Match the words with the most closely associated result. -Wetland destruction

Match the possible solution with the problem. -Oil pollution

Science and Marine Biology

Fundamentals of Ecology

Geology of the Ocean

Water, Waves, and Tides

Biological Concepts

Marine Microbes

Multicellular Primary Producers

Lower Invertebrates

Higher Invertebrates

Marine Fishes

Reptiles and Birds

Marine Mammals

Intertidal Communities

Estuaries

Coral Reef Communities

Continental Shelves and Neritic Zone

The Open Sea

Life in the Oceans Depths

Harvesting the Oceans Resources

Filters