Question 1

Match the percent with its most closely associated pollution source based on ICC volunteer efforts.
-Ocean/Waterway

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Lost traps to collect shellfish have a large impact on

Accepted Answer

A)  marine mammals. 
B)  marine birds. 
C)  marine turtles. 
D)  lobster and crabs. 
E)  plankton. 
A)  marine mammals. 
B)  marine birds. 
C)  marine turtles. 
D)  lobster and crabs. 
E)  plankton.

Question 3

Match the effects of oil pollution with the most closely associated organism.
-Otters and sea birds

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 4

All of the following are currently used to clean up oil spills except:

Accepted Answer

A)  booms. 
B)  naturally occurring bacteria. 
C)  genetically engineered bacteria. 
D)  straw. 
E)  skimmers. 
A)  booms. 
B)  naturally occurring bacteria. 
C)  genetically engineered bacteria. 
D)  straw. 
E)  skimmers.

Question 5

How is it that DDT and PCB pollution continue today even though these pollutants have been banned in the U.S. for many years?

Accepted Answer

PCBs and DDT are synthetic organic compo

Question 6

Match the environmental problem with its cause
-Biomagnification

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 7

Most coastal pollution comes from

Accepted Answer

A)  oil spills from ships. 
B)  dumping of trash. 
C)  military disposal. 
D)  runoff from urban and agricultural lands. 
E)  nuclear power plants. 
A)  oil spills from ships. 
B)  dumping of trash. 
C)  military disposal. 
D)  runoff from urban and agricultural lands. 
E)  nuclear power plants.

Question 8

Lead pollution has been on the rise since the 1970s.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Species diversity of plankton in the North Atlantic has been reduced by

Accepted Answer

A)  global warming. 
B)  oil spills. 
C)  toxic compounds. 
D)  solar flares. 
E)  alteration of surface currents. 
A)  global warming. 
B)  oil spills. 
C)  toxic compounds. 
D)  solar flares. 
E)  alteration of surface currents.

Question 10

What are 2 reasons why tropical environments are potentially less vulnerable to the effects of oil pollution than higher latitude areas?

Accepted Answer

In the tropics the combination of high t

Question 11

Which of the following is the greatest effect of oil on marine mammals and birds?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is toxic to these animals. 
B)  It clogs their feeding structures. 
C)  It causes them to lose their insulation, leading to death by hypothermia. 
D)  It kills their food source. 
E)  It suffocates them. 
A)  It is toxic to these animals. 
B)  It clogs their feeding structures. 
C)  It causes them to lose their insulation, leading to death by hypothermia. 
D)  It kills their food source. 
E)  It suffocates them.

Question 12

Straight-chain oils are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  aliphatic hydrocarbons. 
B)  aromatic hydrocarbons. 
C)  mixed hydrocarbons. 
D)  ethyl oils. 
E)  aromatic oils. 
A)  aliphatic hydrocarbons. 
B)  aromatic hydrocarbons. 
C)  mixed hydrocarbons. 
D)  ethyl oils. 
E)  aromatic oils.

Question 13

Match the environmental problem with its cause
-Eutrophication

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 14

Toxic oil compounds' effects on the invertebrates include(s):

Accepted Answer

A)  tainted flesh moving up the food chain. 
B)  all invertebrates are tolerant of oil pollution. 
C)  acting like a narcotic. 
D)  both a and c 
A)  tainted flesh moving up the food chain. 
B)  all invertebrates are tolerant of oil pollution. 
C)  acting like a narcotic. 
D)  both a and c

Question 15

What are some ways of reducing plastic pollution in the ocean?

Accepted Answer

Reduction in consumer demand for single-

Question 16

Health officials measure ____ to evaluate if disease agents are present.

Accepted Answer

A)  byssal thread density 
B)  changes in species composition 
C)  coliform bacteria 
D)  the oyster index 
E)  water density 
A)  byssal thread density 
B)  changes in species composition 
C)  coliform bacteria 
D)  the oyster index 
E)  water density

Question 17

Pollution in the coastal area has led to

Accepted Answer

A)  sea level rise. 
B)  an increase in upwelling. 
C)  a decrease in economic and recreational value. 
D)  a decrease in upwelling. 
E)  increases in fishery landings. 
A)  sea level rise. 
B)  an increase in upwelling. 
C)  a decrease in economic and recreational value. 
D)  a decrease in upwelling. 
E)  increases in fishery landings.

Question 18

Why are toxins more concentrated in sediments than in the overlying water column?

Accepted Answer

Many toxic substances such as heavy meta

Question 19

MATCHING
Match the words with the most closely associated term.
-Organic wastes

Accepted Answer

A) chlorinated toxin 
B) heavy metal 
C) garbage 
A) chlorinated toxin 
B) heavy metal 
C) garbage

Question 20

Outbreaks of the dinoflagellates Pfesteria has been attributed to:

Accepted Answer

A)  septic tank overflows. 
B)  agricultural runoff. 
C)  oil pollution. 
D)  carbon emissions. 
E)  urban runoff. 
A)  septic tank overflows. 
B)  agricultural runoff. 
C)  oil pollution. 
D)  carbon emissions. 
E)  urban runoff.

Match the percent with its most closely associated pollution source based on ICC volunteer efforts. -Ocean/Waterway

Lost traps to collect shellfish have a large impact on

Match the effects of oil pollution with the most closely associated organism. -Otters and sea birds

All of the following are currently used to clean up oil spills except:

How is it that DDT and PCB pollution continue today even though these pollutants have been banned in the U.S. for many years?

Match the environmental problem with its cause -Biomagnification

Most coastal pollution comes from

Lead pollution has been on the rise since the 1970s.

Species diversity of plankton in the North Atlantic has been reduced by

What are 2 reasons why tropical environments are potentially less vulnerable to the effects of oil pollution than higher latitude areas?

Which of the following is the greatest effect of oil on marine mammals and birds?

Straight-chain oils are called:

Match the environmental problem with its cause -Eutrophication

Toxic oil compounds' effects on the invertebrates include(s):

What are some ways of reducing plastic pollution in the ocean?

Health officials measure ____ to evaluate if disease agents are present.

Pollution in the coastal area has led to

Why are toxins more concentrated in sediments than in the overlying water column?

MATCHING Match the words with the most closely associated term. -Organic wastes

Outbreaks of the dinoflagellates Pfesteria has been attributed to:

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

Exam 20: Oceans in Jeopardy

Match the percent with its most closely associated pollution source based on ICC volunteer efforts. -Ocean/Waterway

Lost traps to collect shellfish have a large impact on

Match the effects of oil pollution with the most closely associated organism. -Otters and sea birds

All of the following are currently used to clean up oil spills except:

How is it that DDT and PCB pollution continue today even though these pollutants have been banned in the U.S. for many years?

Match the environmental problem with its cause -Biomagnification

Most coastal pollution comes from

Lead pollution has been on the rise since the 1970s.

Species diversity of plankton in the North Atlantic has been reduced by

What are 2 reasons why tropical environments are potentially less vulnerable to the effects of oil pollution than higher latitude areas?

Which of the following is the greatest effect of oil on marine mammals and birds?

Straight-chain oils are called:

Match the environmental problem with its cause -Eutrophication

Toxic oil compounds' effects on the invertebrates include(s):

What are some ways of reducing plastic pollution in the ocean?

Health officials measure ____ to evaluate if disease agents are present.

Pollution in the coastal area has led to

Why are toxins more concentrated in sediments than in the overlying water column?

MATCHING Match the words with the most closely associated term. -Organic wastes

Outbreaks of the dinoflagellates Pfesteria has been attributed to:

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