Exam (elaborations)
Marine Science Final Exam Review 2024 Questions and Answers
- Course
- Institution
Marine Science Final Exam Review
[Show more]
Content preview
Marine Science Final Exam Reviewtropical and sub-tropical coastlines - Answer -The staples of the Green Sea Turtle diet
are sea grass and algae. The habitat of sea grass is shallow, well-lit, warm tropical
water. Where would Green Sea Turtle populations show the highest density?
temperature - Answer -What is one of the most significant environmental factors
contributing to the distribution pattern of manatees in Florida?
plants, animals, except pest insects - Answer -The Endangered Species Act (ESA)
passed in the United States in 1973 protects species of what?
reproduction increased - Answer -What factor could cause an organism to be de-listed
from the endangered species list?
low genetic diversity - Answer -What is NOT a factor that tends to increase animal
populations?
ability to move to new habitats - Answer -What is NOT a common characteristic of
animals who have been listed endangered species?
opportunist - Answer -An organism that can rely on a variety of food sources.
clumped - Answer -Many species of fish travel together in groups called schools. What
is this type of distribution pattern?
endotherms - Answer -Organisms that are able to regulate their internal body
temperature.
salt gland - Answer -Marine reptiles have an adaptation that allows them to survive
without access to freshwater. What is this specialized structure called?
regulate internal blood flow - Answer -What is the adaptation that is primarily
responsible for the ability of Leatherback Sea Turtles to survive in cold waters.
being endothermic - Answer -What adaptation allows seabirds to inhabit a greater range
of latitudes than marine reptiles.
, Tubenoses - Answer -Which species has long, straw-like nostrils?
Sea Lion - Answer -Can move their rear flippers forward and have external ears.
seabird - Answer -Spend a significant portion of their lives at sea.
marine bird - Answer -Rely on the ocean fro food; do not fly or swim over open ocean.
albatross - Answer -A Tubenose bird.
amphibian - Answer -Exclusively freshwater species; adults have lungs and walk on
land.
amniotic egg - Answer -Contains a nourishing yolk sac.
colony - Answer -Large group of seabirds.
salt glands - Answer -Secrets excess salt.
dynamic soaring - Answer -When birds use wind currents to conserve energy.
heterotrophs - Answer -Organisms that cannot make their own food and are dependent
on autotrophs for survival.
detritus - Answer -The broken down materials released in the water from scavengers
and full of organism particles.
decomposers - Answer -Organisms that break down dead organisms and release the
nutrients into the ecosystem.
ocean phytoplankton - Answer -Most of the photosynthesis on Earth is done by who?
cellular respiration - Answer -Which term describes the process by which all organisms
break down food molecules in order to release the energy stored within them?
lipids - Answer -What organic compounds are incorporated into body structures,
providing energy and controlling the use of vitamins and chemical signals within the
body?
Mollusca - Answer -A clam, a mussel, and an oyster are all classifies in which Phylum?
invertebrates - Answer -Animals that do not have a backbone.
Chordata - Answer -Tunicates, bony fish, and amphibians are all classified in which
Phylum?
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller millyphilip. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $11.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
81989 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now