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2015 oceans Study Guide with Answers
2015 oceans Study Guide with Answers
Continental drift


  1. Whales, dolphins, and porpoises are part of the _nekton_ group of marine life.




  1. Coral, sponges, and seaweed are all part of the _benthos group of marine life.




  1. Drifting organisms that may be plant-like or animal-like are called _plankton_.




  1. The constant motion of waves can be harnessed to produce _wave _energy.




  1. People who live in hot, dry climates often rely on _desalination plants_ for their drinking water.




  1. Energy generated from tides is called _tidal energy_.




  1. Coastal waters in cool, humid areas where fresh water rivers run into the ocean tend to have lower salinity.




  1. Sponges are _benthic_ organisms, which means that they live on the ocean floor.




  1. There are two main _food webs_ on Earth: aquatic and terrestrial




  1. Most _plankton are microscopic and float at or near the ocean’s surface.



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