(04.05 MC) The fur coat of California sea lions can be different shades of brown due to genetic variation. Suppose that the frequency of each fur color changed in a population as shown on the graph below. How will the population change from 2010 to 2020 if light brown sea lions are more reproductively successful than dark brown sea lions in the next decade? (3 points) © 2016 FLVS

(04.05 MC) The fur coat of California sea lions can be different shades of brown due to genetic variation. Suppose that the frequency of each fur color changed in a population as shown on the graph below. Produce a hypothesis accounting for the change in light brown versus dark brown sea lions. (3 points) © 2016 FLVS

(04.02 MC) Marine biotechnology can be used for cleaning oil spills through biodegradation. What animals do you think would be most directly affected by this? (3 points)

(04.03 HC) A doctoral student is studying the genetic makeup of a species of jellyfish that occurs at low, middle, and high latitude regions of the Pacific Ocean. On an oceanographic expedition, she collects specimens of the jellyfish throughout its range. Upon returning to the laboratory at the university, an assistant places all of the jellyfish in an aquarium with an average oceanic salinity (35 practical salinity unit ). After a few days, she notes that almost two-thirds of the jellyfish have died. Using the figure below, how would you explain which jellyfish likely make up the bulk of the survivors and what the mistake was? (3 points) © Public domain

(06.03 MC) The graph shows the findings of a study commissioned by a group of marine policy makers. What should these people do to determine the economic impact of a reduced crab fishery in the area? (3 points) © 2016 Decline of the Empire

(06.03 MC) Geothermal energy can be found almost anywhere on Earth but generators that are used to convert the resource into energy are expensive to build. Which of the following characteristics of renewable energy makes it so important that a community should invest in developing its geothermal activity? (3 points)

(06.03 LC) Which of the following has a positive effect by acting as an artificial reef in some areas? (3 points)

(06.03 MC) After collecting empirical evidence from peer-reviewed scientific sources, it has been determined that the current plan to manage the Alaska crab fishery makes it only a potentially renewable resource. What impact would this decision have on future management plans? (3 points)

(06.03 MC) What benefit do offshore oil rigs have on the environment? (3 points)

(06.03 MC) The Alaska Fisheries Department is trying to establish a sustainable method of harvesting the crab species that live in their waters. Which question could be asked to provide important empirically-based evidence that could be used to establish the plan? (3 points)