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What is one benefit of a nonrenewable resource, such as natural gas? - Answer-Generates large amounts of electricity Which valuable metals are found around hydrothermal vents? - Answer-Copper, Gold, Silver Why can mining for minerals in the deep ocean have a large impact on the environment? - Answer-The many unknown species living in the deep ocean may be destroyed by mining activities. Debris from the west coast of the U.S. often collects in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. What are th...

OCS FINAL EXAM 2023-2024 if you kill most of the otters in a kelp forest, the entire ecosystem will be affected this called? - CORRECT ANSWER-trophic cascade which trophic level is most abundant in the ocean? - CORRECT ANSWER-primary producers the amount of energy transferred to the next highest trophic level is - CORRECT ANSWER-1. 10% 2. trophic transfer efficiency 3. is reduced through ingestion and metabolism is the term for a nutrient that is present in a low enough concentratio...

Marine Science Latest Update with Verified Solutions Aggregations Random fish in the same location, such as fish feeding in the same area of a kelp forest or coral reef Annelids A large phylum that contains many types of worms, including marine worms Cnidaria(cnidarians) Invertebrate species that were among the earliest multicellular life to have on earth. This group shares the common feature of "cnidocytes). Cnidocytes venomous, stinging cells present on all of the species called "cnidaria...

What is a Profession? - Answer An occupation that has become elevated in status, prestige, and social rewards What are the 5 Attributes of a Profession? - Answer 1. Specialized, Prolonged training/education 2. License and Mandate 3. Autonomy 4. Self-Regulation 5. Collegiality License and Mandate is: - Answer 1. Professions are granted the right to practice by the state 2. Licensure What is Autonomy? - Answer Professions are in control over the scope of their work and how to perform...

What abiotic characteristics define a desert? Correct Answer Average rainfall >250 mm (10 inches a year) Extremely variable rainfall totals year to year. How widespread are deserts across the world? Correct Answer Deserts are found on every continent and cover 1/5 of earths land area. What physiological and behavior qualities are commonly found among desert wildlife? How do these characteristics aid in the survival of these species? Correct Answer Animals: Extremely low water use, burr...

OCS FINAL EXAM 2023-2024 if you kill most of the otters in a kelp forest, the entire ecosystem will be affected this called? - CORRECT ANSWER-trophic cascade which trophic level is most abundant in the ocean? - CORRECT ANSWER-primary producers the amount of energy transferred to the next highest trophic level is - CORRECT ANSWER-1. 10% 2. trophic transfer efficiency 3. is reduced through ingestion and metabolism is the term for a nutrient that is present in a low enough concentratio...

NR 150 Exam 1|228 Questions with Answers 2023 Algin - CORRECT ANSWER Substance found in brown algae used to thicken foods Aquaculture - CORRECT ANSWER The cultivation of seafood under controlled conditions Biological resources - CORRECT ANSWER plants and animals bycatch - CORRECT ANSWER The unintentional catch of non-target species while fishing desalination - CORRECT ANSWER A process of removing salt from ocean water exclusive economic zone - CORRECT ANSWER area in which res...

1. superposition The principle that any given rock layer is probably older than those above it and younger than those below it 2. continental crust Extends from surface of Earth down to 20-30 miles. Continental crust (granite) is less dense then ocean crust (basalt). 3. oceanic crust Extends down from the surface of the Earth to 7 miles. Crust is layered and very uniform. Com- posed of basalt. 4. mantle Contains most of Earth's mass. Composed of iron, magnesium, aluminum, and silicon-o...

1. Anthropogenic derived from human activities 2. Erosion The process by which wind, water, ice, or gravity transports soil and sediment from one location to another 3. Runoff Part of the water cycle where an excess of water runs down and does not sink into the soil and eventually makes it to the rivers, lakes, and oceans. 4. Denitrification process in which fixed nitrogen compounds are con- verted back into nitrogen gas and returned to the atmosphere 5. Nitrification ammonia (NH3) is conv...

What is the relationship between the economy and environmental quality? - ANSWER NOT There is no relationship between the economy and environmental quality. During nesting season, each female loggerhead sea turtle will lay several clutches of eggs, each one being around 100 eggs. On average, one out of 1000 eggs will survive to adulthood. This is an example of what biological process? - ANSWER Overproduction What impact would the destruction of a seagrass habitat have on the ecosystem and ...