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What characteristic is important for plants found in saltwater wetlands?

A
tolerance to high temperatures
B
tolerance to salinity
C
a range of climate zones
D
all of the above
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A strategy to reduce, reuse, and recycle would improve ocean health by _______.

A
removing marine debris from the oceans
B
reducing the amount of garbage available to enter the ocean
C
removing garbage from landfills
D
increasing the rate of plankton growth
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Mangrove forests were traditionally viewed as _______.

A
unproductive wastelands
B
valuable fish habitats
C
an erosion preventing habitat
D
pollution filters
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The salinity in salt marshes can vary throughout the day because _______.

A
river flow changes throughout the day
B
the amount of salt water in a marsh depends upon ocean tides
C
daily winds and rains result in salt and fresh water mixing
D
salt water collects in the lowest elevations
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It is best to say that marine debris _______.

A
is a hazard to marine animals
B
degrading ocean health
C
a pervasive, global pollution problem
D
all of the above
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Invasive species often unbalance the ecosystems into which they are introduced because _______.

A
they did not co-evolve with the natural species and lack natural controls, like predators
B
they breed quickly and have the potential to overpopulate an area
C
they consume local resources
D
none of the above
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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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Which of the following factors is least influential in affecting the biodiversity of wetlands?

A
type of wetland
B
food abundance
C
high levels of nutrients
D
water abundance
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Which of the following is not a true statement regarding lakes?

A
Lakes are fed by rivers.
B
Lakes have waves.
C
Lakes are found in mountainous regions.
D
Lakes are smaller and more shallow than ponds.
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Which of the following statements about coral reef preservation efforts is true?

A
In order to preserve coral reefs, all aquarium trade in coral reef organisms must end.
B
Legislation has had no impact on coral reef preservation efforts.
C
Various preservation methods have had some positive impact on coral reef preservation.
D
Education of fishermen has eliminated all coral reef loss.

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