AnswersGV 2019 - MPS Environmental Science Semester 2 SC631Coral Reefs

Pools, Ponds, and Lakes Answers

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Eutrophication is caused by _______.

A
an increase in nutrients
B
a decrease in nutrients
C
the introduction of new species of animals
D
the introduction of new species of plants
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What important function do stream pools serve?

A
Stream pools serve as a habitat for juvenile fish.
B
Stream pools serve as a habitat for organisms that have difficulty in feeding or navigating swifter areas of the stream.
C
They have greater depth and lower velocity than other parts of the stream, thus allowing a habitat for organisms during dryer seasons.
D
All of the above
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Most aquatic plant life can be found in the littoral zone.

A
T
B
F
4

An increase in the number of phytoplankton in an aquatic ecosystem is always beneficial.

A
T
B
F
5

The main difference between ponds and lakes is that ponds _______.

A
are inland bodies of water
B
do not develop self-contained ecosystems
C
are smaller than lakes
D
have easily observed currents
6

Littoral zones are more likely to contain vegetation than riparian zones.

A
T
B
F
7

Riparian zones are important to the natural environment because they _______.

A
contain pollution from runoff
B
reduce soil erosion
C
support diverse organisms
D
all of the above
8

Which of the following statements about eutrophication is true?

A
Eutrophication occurs when excess nutrients are present in aquatic ecosystems, resulting in the increased production of plant life and the subsequent increase in the oxygen levels of the water.
B
Eutrophication occurs when excess nutrients are present in aquatic ecosystems, resulting in the increased production of plant life and the subsequent decrease in the oxygen levels of the water.
C
Eutrophication involves the overpopulation of aquatic ecosystems with plant and animal life.
D
Eutrophication is rarely caused by human activity.
9

Ponds and lakes can be natural or manmade.

A
T
B
F
10

Why are living organisms more common in the littoral zone than in the benthic zone?

A
The benthic zone has less light penetration.
B
The littoral zone has a variety of plants.
C
The littoral zone provides more resources.
D
All of the above
11

Eutrophication is always the result of human activity.

A
T
B
F
12

Stream pools are more similar to ponds than lakes are.

A
T
B
F
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How are littoral and riparian zones different?

A
Littoral zones contain vegetation, while riparian zones do not.
B
Littoral zones have greater access to sunlight than riparian zones.
C
Riparian zones are more important to aquatic animals than littoral zones.
D
Riparian zones occur where water meets land, while littoral zones occur at depths of less than 15 feet.
14

Rooted plants are most likely found in which aquatic zone?

A
pelagic
B
littoral
C
benthic
D
all of the above
15

The main difference between ponds and lakes is that ponds _______.

A
are inland bodies of water
B
do not develop self-contained ecosystems
C
are smaller than lakes
D
have easily observed currents
16

Stream pools are more similar to ponds than lakes are.

A
T
B
F
17

What important function do stream pools serve?

A
Stream pools serve as a habitat for juvenile fish.
B
Stream pools serve as a habitat for organisms that have difficulty in feeding or navigating swifter areas of the stream.
C
They have greater depth and lower velocity than other parts of the stream, thus allowing a habitat for organisms during dryer seasons.
D
All of the above
18

Which of the following statements about eutrophication is true?

A
Eutrophication occurs when excess nutrients are present in aquatic ecosystems, resulting in the increased production of plant life and the subsequent increase in the oxygen levels of the water.
B
Eutrophication occurs when excess nutrients are present in aquatic ecosystems, resulting in the increased production of plant life and the subsequent decrease in the oxygen levels of the water.
C
Eutrophication involves the overpopulation of aquatic ecosystems with plant and animal life.
D
Eutrophication is rarely caused by human activity.
19

An increase in the number of phytoplankton in an aquatic ecosystem is always beneficial.

A
T
B
F
20

Ponds and lakes can be natural or manmade.

A
T
B
F

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