Marine Science Final Exam Review
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
tropical and sub-tropical coastlines - CORRECT ANSWER - The staples of the Green Sea
Turtle diet are sea grass and algae. The habitat of sea grass is shallow, well-lit, warm tropical
water. Where would Green Sea Turtle populations show the highest density?
temperature - CORRECT ANSWER - What is one of the most significant environmental
factors contributing to the distribution pattern of manatees in Florida?
plants, animals, except pest insects - CORRECT ANSWER - The Endangered Species Act
(ESA) passed in the United States in 1973 protects species of what?
reproduction increased - CORRECT ANSWER - What factor could cause an organism to
be de-listed from the endangered species list?
low genetic diversity - CORRECT ANSWER - What is NOT a factor that tends to increase
animal populations?
ability to move to new habitats - CORRECT ANSWER - What is NOT a common
characteristic of animals who have been listed endangered species?
opportunist - CORRECT ANSWER - An organism that can rely on a variety of food
sources.
clumped - CORRECT ANSWER - Many species of fish travel together in groups called
schools. What is this type of distribution pattern?
endotherms - CORRECT ANSWER - Organisms that are able to regulate their internal
body temperature.
, salt gland - CORRECT ANSWER - Marine reptiles have an adaptation that allows them to
survive without access to freshwater. What is this specialized structure called?
regulate internal blood flow - CORRECT ANSWER - What is the adaptation that is
primarily responsible for the ability of Leatherback Sea Turtles to survive in cold waters.
being endothermic - CORRECT ANSWER - What adaptation allows seabirds to inhabit a
greater range of latitudes than marine reptiles.
Tubenoses - CORRECT ANSWER - Which species has long, straw-like nostrils?
Sea Lion - CORRECT ANSWER - Can move their rear flippers forward and have external
ears.
seabird - CORRECT ANSWER - Spend a significant portion of their lives at sea.
marine bird - CORRECT ANSWER - Rely on the ocean fro food; do not fly or swim over
open ocean.
albatross - CORRECT ANSWER - A Tubenose bird.
amphibian - CORRECT ANSWER - Exclusively freshwater species; adults have lungs and
walk on land.
amniotic egg - CORRECT ANSWER - Contains a nourishing yolk sac.
colony - CORRECT ANSWER - Large group of seabirds.
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
tropical and sub-tropical coastlines - CORRECT ANSWER - The staples of the Green Sea
Turtle diet are sea grass and algae. The habitat of sea grass is shallow, well-lit, warm tropical
water. Where would Green Sea Turtle populations show the highest density?
temperature - CORRECT ANSWER - What is one of the most significant environmental
factors contributing to the distribution pattern of manatees in Florida?
plants, animals, except pest insects - CORRECT ANSWER - The Endangered Species Act
(ESA) passed in the United States in 1973 protects species of what?
reproduction increased - CORRECT ANSWER - What factor could cause an organism to
be de-listed from the endangered species list?
low genetic diversity - CORRECT ANSWER - What is NOT a factor that tends to increase
animal populations?
ability to move to new habitats - CORRECT ANSWER - What is NOT a common
characteristic of animals who have been listed endangered species?
opportunist - CORRECT ANSWER - An organism that can rely on a variety of food
sources.
clumped - CORRECT ANSWER - Many species of fish travel together in groups called
schools. What is this type of distribution pattern?
endotherms - CORRECT ANSWER - Organisms that are able to regulate their internal
body temperature.
, salt gland - CORRECT ANSWER - Marine reptiles have an adaptation that allows them to
survive without access to freshwater. What is this specialized structure called?
regulate internal blood flow - CORRECT ANSWER - What is the adaptation that is
primarily responsible for the ability of Leatherback Sea Turtles to survive in cold waters.
being endothermic - CORRECT ANSWER - What adaptation allows seabirds to inhabit a
greater range of latitudes than marine reptiles.
Tubenoses - CORRECT ANSWER - Which species has long, straw-like nostrils?
Sea Lion - CORRECT ANSWER - Can move their rear flippers forward and have external
ears.
seabird - CORRECT ANSWER - Spend a significant portion of their lives at sea.
marine bird - CORRECT ANSWER - Rely on the ocean fro food; do not fly or swim over
open ocean.
albatross - CORRECT ANSWER - A Tubenose bird.
amphibian - CORRECT ANSWER - Exclusively freshwater species; adults have lungs and
walk on land.
amniotic egg - CORRECT ANSWER - Contains a nourishing yolk sac.
colony - CORRECT ANSWER - Large group of seabirds.
