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Flashcards on Marine Biology
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What is marine biology?
The study of organisms that live in the ocean.
What are some examples of marine organisms?
Fish, corals, whales, and sea turtles.
What is the importance of marine biology?
Understanding marine ecosystems and preserving ocean life.
What is the role of plankton in marine ecosystems?
They form the basis of the food chain.
What is coral bleaching?
The loss of color in coral due to environmental stress.
What is the Great Barrier Reef?
The world's largest coral reef system located off the coast of Australia.
What are some threats to marine life?
Overfishing, pollution, and climate change.
What is a marine mammal?
A mammal that lives in the water, such as dolphins or seals.
What is a coral reef?
A diverse underwater ecosystem formed by colonies of coral polyps.
What is the process of photosynthesis in marine plants?
Using sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.
What is a marine food web?
A network of interconnected food chains in the ocean.
What is a marine protected area?
A designated area in the ocean where marine life is protected.
What is the role of phytoplankton in the ocean?
They produce oxygen through photosynthesis.
What is the difference between a habitat and a niche?
A habitat is where an organism lives, while a niche is its role in the ecosystem.
What are the different zones of the ocean?
Sunlit zone, twilight zone, midnight zone, and abyssal zone.
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What is marine biology?
The study of land organisms.
The study of organisms that live in the ocean.
The study of space exploration.
The study of weather patterns.
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Why is understanding marine biology important?
To protect and preserve ocean ecosystems.
To study the behavior of land animals.
To explore underwater caves.
To develop new agricultural techniques.
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What is coral bleaching?
The process of coral growth.
The loss of color in coral due to environmental stress.
The formation of new coral reefs.
The migration of coral to deeper waters.
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What is the role of phytoplankton in the ocean?
Hunting and feeding on other marine organisms.
Producing oxygen through photosynthesis.
Building coral reefs.
Filtering ocean water.
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What are some threats to marine life?
Overfishing, pollution, and climate change.
Volcanic eruptions.
Rapid changes in wind patterns.
Destruction of rainforests.
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What is a marine mammal?
A mammal that lives in the water.
A type of fish.
A reptile that lives in the ocean.
An invertebrate organism.
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What is the difference between a habitat and a niche?
Habitat refers to land environments, while niche refers to water environments.
Habitat is where an organism lives, while niche is its role in the ecosystem.
Habitat refers to plants, while niche refers to animals.
Habitat is a primary producer, while niche is a primary consumer.
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What is a coral reef?
A type of fish.
A diverse underwater ecosystem formed by colonies of coral polyps.
A type of plant.
A geological formation on land.
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What is the Great Barrier Reef?
The world's largest coral reef system located off the coast of Australia.
A famous shipwreck.
A type of marine mammal.
A deep-sea trench.
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What is a marine protected area?
A designated area in the ocean where marine life is protected.
A submarine museum.
A place for underwater sports.
A research station in Antarctica.
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