Environment: The Science behind the Stories Clicker Questions Chapter 16 Environment: The Science behind the Stories 4th Edition Withgott/Brennan

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

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 3

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

QUESTION: Review The area of an ocean that contains open water that receives sunlight is called the _______ zone. Littoral Photic Pelagic Benthic 5

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

QUESTION: Review _____ is defined as “large, dense, brown algae growing from the floor of continental shelves.” Coral Red tide Bottomfish Kelp 7

QUESTION: Review Coral bleaching occurs when: Corals reproduce Fish move into coral reefs Zooxanthellae (algae) leave the coral Coral reefs expand their range

QUESTION: Review Coral bleaching occurs when: Corals reproduce Fish move into coral reefs Zooxanthellae (algae) leave the coral Coral reefs expand their range 9

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

QUESTION: Review An area where rivers flow into the ocean is called a(n): Estuary Mangrove swamp Salt marsh Coral reef 11

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. Fishing is occurring in deeper waters.

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. Fishing is occurring in deeper waters. 13

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

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 15

QUESTION: Interpreting Graphs and Data What is the shallowest depth where ocean water is the same temperature regardless of where the ocean is located? 200 m Just over 1000 m Roughly 3600 m 10,000 m

QUESTION: Interpreting Graphs and Data What is the shallowest depth where ocean water is the same temperature regardless of where the ocean is located? 200 m Just over 1000 m Roughly 3600 m 10,000 m 17

QUESTION: Interpreting Graphs and Data What does this graph show about the future of global fisheries catch? China will play an increasing role in applying fishing pressure. China’s role in applying fishing pressure has stabilized over the past decade. The world will decrease its fishing pressure. The U.S. is not included in this graph.

QUESTION: Interpreting Graphs and Data What does this graph show about the future of global fisheries catch? China will play an increasing role in applying fishing pressure. China’s role in applying fishing pressure has stabilized over the past decade. The world will decrease its fishing pressure. The U.S. is not included in this graph. 19

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.

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. 21

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.

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. 23