The Living World: Ecosystems
Which strategy would most likely lead to nutrient pollution reduction in aquatic biomes?
Implementing riparian buffer zones
Expanding urban wetlands
Introducing non-native plant species
Constructing hydroelectric dams
How does an oil spill primarily affect marine birds and mammals?
INCREASED FISH PREY AVAILABILITY DUE TO DISRUPTED FOOD CHAINS.
Diminished reproductive success over several generations after exposure.
Insulation loss and buoyancy reduction due to oil-coated feathers or fur.
Food poisoning from consuming contaminated prey items directly after the spill event.
Which zone of a freshwater lake is characterized by well-lit, warm surface waters where photosynthesis can occur?
Hypolimnion
Benthic zone
Abyssal zone
Epilimnion
What human activity is most directly responsible for the process known as eutrophication in aquatic systems?
Installation of offshore wind farms.
Commercial whaling practices.
Deep-sea mining operations.
Runoff from agricultural fields.
Which term describes the area where a freshwater stream or river merges with the ocean?
Wetland
Bayou
Estuary
Lagoon
How can mangrove restoration projects most effectively contribute to coastal protection while supporting local economies and biodiversity conservation?
Focusing solely on increasing mangrove area through reforestation efforts without engaging with adjacent human communities.
Establishing protected areas for mangroves that limit traditional fishing practices but don't provide alternative livelihoods.
Harnessing corporate sponsorship for planting mangroves as part of offsetting emissions but lacking long-term maintenance plans.
By collaborating with local communities in sustainable ecotourism initiatives tied directly to mangrove health and carbon sequestration credits.
What type of aquatic biome is characterized by standing fresh water with little to no current?
Lakes
Estuaries
Rivers
Oceans

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Which global policy has most significantly impacted the conservation of marine biodiversity through the regulation of international waters?
Paris Agreement
Kyoto Protocol
United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)
Montreal Protocol
What type of aquatic biome would you most likely find at the mouth of a river where it meets the sea?
Tide pool
Open ocean
Freshwater wetland
Estuary
Which type of water has a higher salt concentration?
River water
Pond water
Lake water
Seawater