(01.03 MC) Most species of fish require dissolved oxygen for their metabolism. Why would these species tend to be found in shallow ocean zones? (3 points)

(01.01 LC) What does a sound scientific conclusion most likely rely upon? (3 points)

(03.01 MC) Scientists have observed that polar bears are moving farther inland and hunting and eating more birds in arctic regions. What is the best explanation that can be made using this information? (3 points)

(02.05 LC) Increased carbon in the oceans has caused the pH levels of the water to decrease. What is the largest impact of this ocean acidification on marine life? (3 points)

(01.03 MC) Shrimp are primary consumers that feed on photosynthetic organisms. Why would these organisms likely be found only in shallow ocean zones? (3 points)

(01.04 MC) Sascha notices that steam appears from water only when the water is very hot. What property of water explains this observation? (3 points)

(01.01 MC) A professor researching seaweed at a laboratory in the United States has been offered a position at a Chinese university. She needs to decide whether to move her experiments to China or whether to start the experiments over. Would it be appropriate scientific methodology to transport her experiments to China and continue them there? (3 points)

(01.03 LC) What causes tides to occur in the ocean? (3 points)

(03.06 LC) Which characteristic of coastal dynamics limits the abundance of aquatic organisms? (3 points)

(01.03 MC) During upwelling, nutrient-rich water rises to the surface. How would this most likely affect the biotic components of the ecosystems where the upwelling is taking place? (3 points)