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Question #1
Seaweeds used as additives for fabrics and adhesives would be classified in which group of marine resources?
A.
nonextractive resource
B.
marine energy resource
C.
physical resources
D.
biological resources
Question #2
Petroleum most likely formed from which organic substrate?
A.
Water column debris
B.
Fossilized fish
C.
​Planktonic organisms and bacteria
D.
Sea grasses
E.
Whale falls
Question #3
What is hypoxia?
A.
The depletion of nutrients in an area
B.
The increase of nitrogen in an area
C.
The increase of free oxygen in an area
D.
The depletion of free oxygen in an area
E.
The increase of carbon dioxide in an area
Question #4
What is a major product of combustion for all hydrocarbons?
A.
carbon dioxide
B.
nitrogen
C.
nitrous oxide
D.
oxygen
E.
hydrogen
Question #5
What happens when the ocean absorbs more carbon dioxide?
A.
Calcium carbonate dissolution decreases.
B.
Less carbonic acid forms.
C.
Seawater pH increases.
D.
Coral reef building increases
E.
Seawater pH decreases.
Question #6
Which of the following is both a natural pollutant and a human-generated pollutant in the world ocean?
A.
PCB's
B.
chlorinated hydrocarbons
C.
plastics
D.
halogenated hydrocarbons
E.
oil
Question #7
Where is the most effective place to extract wind power?
A.
In the desert
B.
On mountaintops
C.
Near rivers
D.
Over or near the ocean
E.
On the plains
Question #8
What is bycatch?
A.
The number of organisms caught in a trawl
B.
The number of organisms that can be harvested without impairing future generations
C.
The targeted organisms for a harvest
D.
The quota of organisms allowed in a catch
E.
The unintentional killing of organisms during harvesting of a desirable species
Question #9
How far does the EEZ extend from a nation's shoreline?
A.
100 nautical miles
B.
500 nautical miles
C.
50 nautical miles
D.
200 nautical miles
E.
20 nautical miles
Question #10
What is the largest source of marine pollution to the world ocean?
A.
Runoff from land and city streets
B.
Transportation
C.
Drilling platforms
D.
Air pollutants
E.
Spills from tankers
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