0

Coastal and Marine Ecosystems: A Source of Food and Livelihood

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge about the significance of coastal and marine ecosystems as a source of food and livelihood.
Number of Questions: 15
Created by:
Tags: coastal and marine ecosystems food and livelihood marine resources fisheries aquaculture
Attempted 0/15 Correct 0 Score 0

Which of the following is NOT a major type of coastal and marine ecosystem?

  1. Coral reefs

  2. Mangroves

  3. Estuaries

  4. Deserts


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Deserts are terrestrial ecosystems, while coral reefs, mangroves, and estuaries are coastal and marine ecosystems.

What is the primary source of food for organisms in coastal and marine ecosystems?

  1. Sunlight

  2. Organic matter from land

  3. Phytoplankton

  4. Zooplankton


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Phytoplankton are microscopic algae that form the base of the food web in coastal and marine ecosystems.

Which of the following is NOT a type of fish commonly found in coastal and marine ecosystems?

  1. Tuna

  2. Salmon

  3. Cod

  4. Tilapia


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tilapia is a freshwater fish, while tuna, salmon, and cod are marine fish.

What is the main purpose of aquaculture?

  1. To produce food for human consumption

  2. To conserve marine biodiversity

  3. To study marine ecosystems

  4. To provide recreational opportunities


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aquaculture is the practice of farming aquatic organisms, such as fish, shellfish, and algae, for food.

Which of the following is NOT a threat to coastal and marine ecosystems?

  1. Overfishing

  2. Pollution

  3. Climate change

  4. Deforestation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Deforestation is a threat to terrestrial ecosystems, while overfishing, pollution, and climate change are threats to coastal and marine ecosystems.

What is the term for the process by which nutrients from land are carried to coastal and marine ecosystems?

  1. Eutrophication

  2. Runoff

  3. Erosion

  4. Sedimentation


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Runoff is the process by which water, along with nutrients and pollutants, flows from land into coastal and marine ecosystems.

Which of the following is NOT a type of coastal and marine habitat that is important for biodiversity?

  1. Coral reefs

  2. Mangroves

  3. Estuaries

  4. Open ocean


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Coral reefs, mangroves, and estuaries are all coastal and marine habitats that are important for biodiversity, while the open ocean is a vast and relatively uniform habitat.

What is the term for the process by which marine organisms break down organic matter and release nutrients back into the ecosystem?

  1. Decomposition

  2. Nitrification

  3. Denitrification

  4. Photosynthesis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Decomposition is the process by which marine organisms, such as bacteria and fungi, break down organic matter and release nutrients back into the ecosystem.

Which of the following is NOT a type of coastal and marine pollution?

  1. Oil spills

  2. Plastic pollution

  3. Sewage discharge

  4. Fertilizer runoff


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Fertilizer runoff is a type of agricultural pollution, while oil spills, plastic pollution, and sewage discharge are all types of coastal and marine pollution.

What is the term for the process by which coastal and marine ecosystems absorb and store carbon dioxide?

  1. Carbon sequestration

  2. Carbon cycling

  3. Carbon fixation

  4. Carbon release


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Carbon sequestration is the process by which coastal and marine ecosystems absorb and store carbon dioxide, helping to mitigate climate change.

Which of the following is NOT a type of coastal and marine protected area?

  1. Marine national park

  2. Marine reserve

  3. Marine sanctuary

  4. Marine conservation area


Correct Option:
Explanation:

All of the options are types of coastal and marine protected areas.

What is the term for the process by which coastal and marine ecosystems are restored to their natural state?

  1. Ecological restoration

  2. Habitat restoration

  3. Ecosystem rehabilitation

  4. Environmental remediation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ecological restoration is the process by which coastal and marine ecosystems are restored to their natural state.

Which of the following is NOT a type of coastal and marine ecosystem service?

  1. Food provision

  2. Water filtration

  3. Climate regulation

  4. Pollination


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pollination is a terrestrial ecosystem service, while food provision, water filtration, and climate regulation are all coastal and marine ecosystem services.

What is the term for the process by which coastal and marine ecosystems adapt to changing environmental conditions?

  1. Resilience

  2. Adaptation

  3. Mitigation

  4. Acclimation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Resilience is the term for the process by which coastal and marine ecosystems adapt to changing environmental conditions.

Which of the following is NOT a type of coastal and marine conservation organization?

  1. The Nature Conservancy

  2. World Wildlife Fund

  3. Greenpeace

  4. Sierra Club


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Sierra Club is a conservation organization that focuses on terrestrial ecosystems, while The Nature Conservancy, World Wildlife Fund, and Greenpeace all focus on coastal and marine ecosystems.

- Hide questions