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EOSC 315 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ALL CORRECT ANSWERS What are diatoms and what are they composed of? - Answer- Eukaryotic phytoplankton and almost exclusively photosynthetic organisms. -Composed of a cell wall made of silica. Where can diatoms be found? - Answer- In both marine and fresh water environments. Where are diatoms most common? - Answer- Near the coast, especially in temperate areas where necessary nutrients needed for growth are high. Thrive in cooler areas. What do diatoms co...

EOSC 315 Final Exam Questions and Answers 100% Verified What 2 things control phytoplankton variability - Answer- 1. sunlight 2. nutrient availability (macro and micro) when are phytoplankton considered light limited - Answer- when they cannot increase their total biomass and support high levels of productivity What are 2 issues with light in the ocean for organisms - Answer- 1. water absorbs and reflects light (less light intensity) 2. organisms inconsistent position within the mixe...

EOSC 315 FINAL EXAM REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY PASSED Why do deep sea benthic fish exhibit gigantism compared to pelagic deep sea fish? a) To allow for more successful finding of a mate b) To combat the colder temperatures c) Allow for larger energy reserves. d) Due to the much larger amount of available food. e) To avoid predation - Answer- c) Allow for larger energy reserves. When a whale dies and falls to the bottom of the ocean, which of the f...

EOSC 315 Real Exam Questions and Correct Answers (Verified Answers) A Grade What is oviparous? - Answer- Producing eggs that hatch sometime after leaving the body What is ovoviviparity? - Answer- embryos develop inside eggs that are retained within the mother's body until they are ready to hatch What is the function of a swimbladder? - Answer- Allows for very precise depth adjustments Does all osteichthyes have swim bladder? - Answer- No In terms of breeding, most osteichthyes a...

EOSC 315 Midterm Exam Questions and Correct Answers (Already Graded A+) Which of the Ocean Biomes is characterized by low year-round precipitation and little to no seasonality? - Answer- subtropical Which of the following is the least likely to be considered "plankton" for any portion of its life? - Answer- adult tuna The ______ is the portion of the ocean where life is most abundant. - Answer- epipelagic Where can you find amino acids (AA)? - Answer- protein molecules, Milley-ur...