OCS 2005 EXAM 3 WITH ALL CORRECT & 100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS|ACTUAL COMPLETE EXAM|
ALREADY GRADED A+
According to Jack Davis in Chapter 18 of his book, what was the cause for the decline of brown
pelicans in the Gulf of Mexico in the 1950s and 1960s? ✔Correct Answer-Poisoning by DDT used in
agriculture.
True or False: From Chapter 13 of the book by Jack Davis, since many Gulf cities receive fifty to sixty
or more inches of rain a year, they are all equipped with advanced stormwater drainage systems that
allow them to drain efficiently even under hurricane conditions. ✔Correct Answer-False
True or False: From Chapter 17 of the book by Jack Davis, post-hurricane disaster relief money
flowing into ruined Gulf cities often attracted developers, resulting in a post-hurricane boomtown
effect. ✔Correct Answer-True
From the Epilogue in the book by Jack Davis, which of the following is indicated as evidence that Gulf
of Mexico wildlife is moving northward due to a warming climate? More than one answer may be
correct, choose all of the correct answers. ✔Correct Answer-The invasive Cuban tree frog, a
resident of south Florida, is making its way up toward Georgia.
Tropical kingbirds can now be spotted along the upper Texas coast, when they used to be confined to
land south of the Rio Grande Valley.
Fishers are catching gray snapper up around Galveston, when previously they would have had to go
down to the lower Laguna Madre to hook them.
In Chapter 18 of the book by Jack Davis, he states that there were winners and losers when it came
to the long-term impacts of beach restoration. Describe why Sanibel Island only needed one beach
replenishment project in three decades, while Captiva Island needed seven. ✔Correct Answer-The
sand used to replenish Captiva Island was carried to Sanibel Island over time due to the prevailing
currents.
From the Epilogue in the book by Jack Davis, which of the following statements about menhaden are
true? More than one answer may be correct, choose all of the correct answers. ✔Correct Answer-
They are used to make fish oil, found in most homes in soap, pet food, health food supplements, and
many more items.
They have huge ecological importance because many sea creatures eat them.
They are one of the most abundant finfish in Gulf coastal waters.
From the Epilogue in the book by Jack Davis, why is Louisiana called a "petrocolonial" state? More
than one answer may be at least partially correct, please choose the answer that best reflects what
you learned in the book. ✔Correct Answer-The state legislature almost categorically supports the
oil companies, and although they do provide some benefits, they are largely benefitting at the cost of
environmental damage and human health.
, True or False: From the Epilogue of the book by Jack Davis, earthen levees are useless above a
limestone platform, because the water travels under the levee and through the porous rock.
✔Correct Answer-True
In Chapter 13, Jack Davis describes how Nash Roberts was able to predict the timing of hurricane
Audrey when the Weather Bureau got it all wrong. What was one clue that he used to support his
forecast, as mentioned in the book? ✔Correct Answer-The high pressure system north of Audrey
was weakening, which meant that the storm's pace would pick up and it would reach land much
earlier than the Weather Bureau predicted.
From Chapter 17 of the book by Jack Davis, what are some ways the master-planned community at
Seaside, Florida differed from typical coastal developments at the time (in 1981)? More than one
answer may be correct, choose all of the correct answers. ✔Correct Answer-Lots were required to
be planted with native vegetation.
Building materials were chosen to enhance stormwater drainage.
From Chapter 18 in the book by Jack Davis, what are some ways predatory mollusks are able to
attack their prey? More than one answer may be correct, choose all of the correct answers.
✔Correct Answer-Smothering prey whole.
Using sharp shell edges to pry open a bivalve.
Using a harpoon to penetrate and inject venom.
Releasing an acidic enzyme to soften and drill through an organism's shell.
In Chapter 17 of the book by Jack Davis, what does he mean when he states that "to become taller,
Gulf Shores was made flatter"? ✔Correct Answer-Coastal developers built their high-rise
condominiums on top of flattened sand dunes.
In Chapter 18 in the book by Jack Davis, he mentions a few reasons why the number of birds
traveling the cross-Gulf flyway has drastically declined since the 1940s. Which of the following are
major reasons for the decline, as mentioned in the book? More than one answer may be correct,
choose all of the correct answers. ✔Correct Answer-The loss of landmass on the Gulf.
Fragmenting of breeding habitat by seaside development.
Climate change altering migration patterns.
From Jack Davis Chapter 13, what made the 1900 Galveston hurricane so devastating in terms of loss
of structures and human life? More than one answer may be correct, choose all of the correct
answers. ✔Correct Answer-Debris from destroyed buildings and wooden paving structures were
carried inland by waves forming a miles- long wall of debris that acted like a bulldozer.
The US Weather Bureau in Washington underestimated the strength of the storm despite warnings
from officials in Cuba.
In Chapter 13 in the book by Jack Davis, you learned how Harrison County, MS, home to Gulfport and
Biloxi, saw massive growth in its coastal population after being devastated by hurricane Camille in
1969. What was the main reason for the coastal growth? ✔Correct Answer-The legalization of
VERIFIED ANSWERS|ACTUAL COMPLETE EXAM|
ALREADY GRADED A+
According to Jack Davis in Chapter 18 of his book, what was the cause for the decline of brown
pelicans in the Gulf of Mexico in the 1950s and 1960s? ✔Correct Answer-Poisoning by DDT used in
agriculture.
True or False: From Chapter 13 of the book by Jack Davis, since many Gulf cities receive fifty to sixty
or more inches of rain a year, they are all equipped with advanced stormwater drainage systems that
allow them to drain efficiently even under hurricane conditions. ✔Correct Answer-False
True or False: From Chapter 17 of the book by Jack Davis, post-hurricane disaster relief money
flowing into ruined Gulf cities often attracted developers, resulting in a post-hurricane boomtown
effect. ✔Correct Answer-True
From the Epilogue in the book by Jack Davis, which of the following is indicated as evidence that Gulf
of Mexico wildlife is moving northward due to a warming climate? More than one answer may be
correct, choose all of the correct answers. ✔Correct Answer-The invasive Cuban tree frog, a
resident of south Florida, is making its way up toward Georgia.
Tropical kingbirds can now be spotted along the upper Texas coast, when they used to be confined to
land south of the Rio Grande Valley.
Fishers are catching gray snapper up around Galveston, when previously they would have had to go
down to the lower Laguna Madre to hook them.
In Chapter 18 of the book by Jack Davis, he states that there were winners and losers when it came
to the long-term impacts of beach restoration. Describe why Sanibel Island only needed one beach
replenishment project in three decades, while Captiva Island needed seven. ✔Correct Answer-The
sand used to replenish Captiva Island was carried to Sanibel Island over time due to the prevailing
currents.
From the Epilogue in the book by Jack Davis, which of the following statements about menhaden are
true? More than one answer may be correct, choose all of the correct answers. ✔Correct Answer-
They are used to make fish oil, found in most homes in soap, pet food, health food supplements, and
many more items.
They have huge ecological importance because many sea creatures eat them.
They are one of the most abundant finfish in Gulf coastal waters.
From the Epilogue in the book by Jack Davis, why is Louisiana called a "petrocolonial" state? More
than one answer may be at least partially correct, please choose the answer that best reflects what
you learned in the book. ✔Correct Answer-The state legislature almost categorically supports the
oil companies, and although they do provide some benefits, they are largely benefitting at the cost of
environmental damage and human health.
, True or False: From the Epilogue of the book by Jack Davis, earthen levees are useless above a
limestone platform, because the water travels under the levee and through the porous rock.
✔Correct Answer-True
In Chapter 13, Jack Davis describes how Nash Roberts was able to predict the timing of hurricane
Audrey when the Weather Bureau got it all wrong. What was one clue that he used to support his
forecast, as mentioned in the book? ✔Correct Answer-The high pressure system north of Audrey
was weakening, which meant that the storm's pace would pick up and it would reach land much
earlier than the Weather Bureau predicted.
From Chapter 17 of the book by Jack Davis, what are some ways the master-planned community at
Seaside, Florida differed from typical coastal developments at the time (in 1981)? More than one
answer may be correct, choose all of the correct answers. ✔Correct Answer-Lots were required to
be planted with native vegetation.
Building materials were chosen to enhance stormwater drainage.
From Chapter 18 in the book by Jack Davis, what are some ways predatory mollusks are able to
attack their prey? More than one answer may be correct, choose all of the correct answers.
✔Correct Answer-Smothering prey whole.
Using sharp shell edges to pry open a bivalve.
Using a harpoon to penetrate and inject venom.
Releasing an acidic enzyme to soften and drill through an organism's shell.
In Chapter 17 of the book by Jack Davis, what does he mean when he states that "to become taller,
Gulf Shores was made flatter"? ✔Correct Answer-Coastal developers built their high-rise
condominiums on top of flattened sand dunes.
In Chapter 18 in the book by Jack Davis, he mentions a few reasons why the number of birds
traveling the cross-Gulf flyway has drastically declined since the 1940s. Which of the following are
major reasons for the decline, as mentioned in the book? More than one answer may be correct,
choose all of the correct answers. ✔Correct Answer-The loss of landmass on the Gulf.
Fragmenting of breeding habitat by seaside development.
Climate change altering migration patterns.
From Jack Davis Chapter 13, what made the 1900 Galveston hurricane so devastating in terms of loss
of structures and human life? More than one answer may be correct, choose all of the correct
answers. ✔Correct Answer-Debris from destroyed buildings and wooden paving structures were
carried inland by waves forming a miles- long wall of debris that acted like a bulldozer.
The US Weather Bureau in Washington underestimated the strength of the storm despite warnings
from officials in Cuba.
In Chapter 13 in the book by Jack Davis, you learned how Harrison County, MS, home to Gulfport and
Biloxi, saw massive growth in its coastal population after being devastated by hurricane Camille in
1969. What was the main reason for the coastal growth? ✔Correct Answer-The legalization of
