Eco and Enviro Unit 3 Assessment

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Question 1 0 out of 5 points Which two types of species interactions result in a negative effect on one species and a positive effect on another? Selected Answer:   Competition and predation Correct Answer:   Predation and parasitism Question 2 5 out of 5 points In South America, certain species of acacia trees produce protein-rich structures on their leaves called Beltian bodies. These serve as a primary food source for ants that live in the thorns of the tree. In exchange for food and shelter, the ants fiercely guard the tree from leaf damage by herbivorous insects. This type of species interaction is called __________. Selected Answer:   mutualism Correct Answer:   mutualism Question 3 5 out of 5 points Some fungi like  penicillium  secret chemicals in the soil that inhibit the growth of competing bacteria, but the chemicals do not harm the fungus. This is an example of which of the following? Selected Answer:   Amensalism Correct Answer:   Amensalism Question 4 5 out of 5 points According to the National Consumer Guide section of the Monterey Bay Aquarium's Consumer Guides page, how might you influence your local grocer or fishmonger to carry more sustainable products? (Tip: Rotate the guide if needed.) Selected Answer:   Ask, "Do you sell sustainable seafood?" to start a conversation. Correct Answer:   Ask, "Do you sell sustainable seafood?" to start a conversation. Question 5 5 out of 5 points According to the National Consumer Guide section of the Monterey Bay Aquarium's Consumer Guides page, why might the same seafood product fall into more than one category? Selected Answer:   Some farming and catch methods of that product are more sustainable than others. Correct Answer:   Some farming and catch methods of that product are more sustainable than others. Question 6 5 out of 5 points
Which of the following appear in all three categories of the National Consumer Guide section of the Monterey Bay Aquarium's Consumer Guides page? Selected Answer:   Shrimp Correct Answer:   Shrimp Question 7 0 out of 5 points This type of mutually negative species interaction assumes greater importance during extreme weather events like droughts when resources become significantly limited and unpredictable. Selected Answer:   Commensalism Correct Answer:   Competition Question 8 5 out of 5 points According to the National Consumer Guide section of the Monterey Bay Aquarium's Consumer Guides page, which of the following seafood products only appear in the Avoid category? Selected Answer:   Shark and Orange Roughy Correct Answer:   Shark and Orange Roughy Question 9 5 out of 5 points The tree-of-heaven ( ailanthus altissima ), a tree species that produces compounds that are toxic to other plant species, may be a source of new natural herbicides. The tree-of-heaven itself is not negatively affected by these compounds. This is an example of __________. Selected Answer:   amensalism Correct Answer:   amensalism Question 10 5 out of 5 points Photosynthetic organisms that use sunlight and carbon dioxide to produce organic compounds to fuel food chains are called __________. Selected Answer:   primary producers Correct Answer:   primary producers Question 11 5 out of 5 points According to the National Consumer Guide section of the Monterey Bay Aquarium's Consumer Guides page, which of the following is the most sustainable option if you are choosing to consume tuna? Selected Answer:   Albacore (trolls, pole and lines)
Correct Answer:   Albacore (trolls, pole and lines) Question 12 5 out of 5 points A small crab lives within the tube made by a marine worm that lives in the seabed. The crab gains a home and protection from predators and benefits from this relationship, but the worm in unharmed. This type of species interaction is called __________. Selected Answer:   commensalism Correct Answer:   commensalism Question 13 15 out of 15 points Match the term with the impact description from the  Fishing and Farming Methods  webpage in the Required Unit Resources. o Question Correct Match Selected Match Bottom trawls A.   Bycatch is a major problem with this method as well as damage to sensitive seafloor habitats. A.   Bycatch is a major problem with this method as well as damage to sensitive seafloor habitats. Pole and lines F.   Impacts to non-target species are minimal with this method as fishermen can release unwanted marine life. F.   Impacts to non-target species are minimal with this method as fishermen can release unwanted marine life. Purse seines B.   This method often uses fish aggregating devices (FADs) to lure schools of tuna. Bycatch can be a major concern. B.   This method often uses fish aggregating devices (FADs) to lure schools of tuna. Bycatch can be a major concern. Midwater trawls E.   This method herds fish into the net as the gear is towed and damage to seafloor habitats is minimal. E.   This method herds fish into the net as the gear is towed and damage to seafloor habitats is minimal. Gillnets C.   These are net walls that entangle or entrap fish. C.   These are net walls that entangle or entrap fish. Question 14 9 out of 15 points Match the term with the impact description from the  Fishing and Farming Methods  webpage in the Required Unit Resources. o Question Correct Match Selected Match Bottom culture F.   Used for growing clams, mussels and oysters on the seabed. D.   Involves growing shellfish such as clams, mussels and oysters in ways where they do not touch the ocean floor
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Question 15 6 out of 10 points Visit the  National Consumer Guide  section of the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s  Consumer Guides  page, and place the following combinations of seafood items in order from most sustainable (1) to least sustainable (5) based on the categories they fall into in the guide. Correct Answer Selected Answer 1.   Abalone (farmed), Arctic Char (farmed) Clams (farmed) 1.   Abalone (farmed), Arctic Char (farmed) Clams (farmed) 2.   Mussels (farmed), Salmon (New Zealand), Crab: Southern King (Argentina) 2.   Lionfish (US), Squid (Chile & Peru), Swordfish (US, trolls) 3.   Lionfish (US), Squid (Chile & Peru), Swordfish (US, trolls) 3.   Mussels (farmed), Salmon (New Zealand), Crab: Southern King (Argentina) 4.   Monkfish (US), Mahi-Mahi (US), Oysters (US wild) 4.   Monkfish (US), Mahi-Mahi (US), Oysters (US wild) 5.   Sharks, Tilapia (China), Tuna (Bluefin) 5.   Sharks, Tilapia (China), Tuna (Bluefin)