Issues Affecting Marine Ecosystems

Question 1

According to the United Nations, marine debris is possibly one of the most solvable pollution problems in the world.

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T

Question 2

Question is locked

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B

Question 3

Which of the following is an impact of fishing on fisheries?

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none of the above

Question 4

Which of the following is not a goal of the Seafood Watch program?

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to increase fish sales

Question 5

Bottom trawling is a destructive fishing practice that destroys ocean habitats.

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T

Question 6

Which of the following is not a possible consequence of animals ingesting marine debris?

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suffocation

Question 7

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is best described as _______.

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a patch of densely polluted water the size of Texas in the Pacific ocean

Question 8

It is best to say that marine debris _______.

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all of the above

Question 9

Which of the following best explains the environmental problems associated with trawling?

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Trawling gathers fish indiscriminately.

Question 10

Long line fishing, drift nets, and trawling all produce an insignificant amount of by-catch.

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F

Issues Affecting Marine Ecosystems Answers