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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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