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List the roles plants play in a healthy aquatic ecosystem. Correct Answer: -producing oxygen -preventing shoreline erosion -lessening excess nutrients during growing season -stabilizing lake bottom -providing food and habitat for fish, waterfowl, and other aquatic animals List ways that excessive plant growth can adversely affect the ecology and uses of a water body. Correct Answer: -harm ecology of aquatic ecosystem -curtail or prevent recreational water uses (e.g. fishing, boating, sw...

What is geomatics? ANSWER: Encompasses many areas of practices of surveying using newer technology What is Geodetic surveying? ANSWER: Surveying that considers earth to be a curved surface What is Plane surveying? ANSWER: Surveying that assumes the earth to be a flat surface What is Topographic surveying ANSWER: Determines the location of natural and artificial features and elevations used in map making What are Land / Boundary / Cadastral surveying? ANSWER: Establishes prop...

Pervious surfaces Water can infiltrate -Green space Impervious surfaces Water slides over/increases runoff -pavement, sidewalks, concrete Structural Methods -Constructed or built -You can visibly see it Non-structural Methods -Planning -Educating the public -Media aren't intangible -Mainly communication Point Source Pollution An object or place where you can ID where the point at which contamination is taking place (industry, pipes, etc) Non-Point S...

CH 17 IFSTA QUESTIONS ANSWERED 100% CORRECT When assisting with trench rescue: Select one: a. the initial ladder should be placed far from the victim. b. eliminate sources of vibration such as apparatus and heavy equipment. c. avoid the use of ventilation fans. d. hazardous atmospheres are rarely a concern. eliminate sources of vibration such as apparatus and heavy equipment. If the ignition is not accessible in nonelectric vehicles, shut down the electrical system by disconnecting...

Chapter 01 - The Science of Marine Biology Multiple Choice Questions 1. The Challenger expedition made collections of marine organisms: A. Around the world. B. In the Pacific Ocean only. C. In the Atlantic Ocean only. D. In the Mediterranean Sea only. E. In the North Sea only. Blooms Level: 01. Remember 2. The first marine laboratory in the world was established in: A. Russia. B. England. C. France. D. Italy. E. Japan. 3. The first marine laboratory established in the U.S. was: A. Fr...

Liability Insurance PAP (Part A) Pays all the sums and insured must legally pay as damage due to BI/PD caused by an accident and resulting from the ownership, maintenance or use of a covered auto. Coverage Part A through F of a PAP A. Liability B. Medical Payments C. UM/UIM D. Physical Damage E. Insured Duties F. General Provisions Certificate of Insurance (COI) A document that proves the existence of insurance coverage Occurrence Something that continue to happen a...

Alabama Boating Basics Exam Questions and Answers Most boat fatalities are the result of: -Answer-capsizing or falls overboard. You should always watch for changes in the weather while boating. Most changes come from the: -Answer-West. Regulatory Buoys in the Uniform State Waterway Marketing System are recognized by: -Answer-the horizontal orange bands at the top and bottom. Being a courteous boater includes: -Answer-All of the above; not throwing your litter into the water, keeping nois...

The role plants play in a healthy aquatic ecosystem - ANSWER-producing oxygen for other organism in the lake. The role plants play in a healthy aquatic ecosystem - ANSWER-preventing shoreline erosion The role plants play in a healthy aquatic ecosystem - ANSWER-lessening access nutrients during the growing season The role plants play in a healthy aquatic ecosystem - ANSWER-stabilizing the lake bottom The role plants play in a healthy aquatic ecosystem - ANSWER-providing food and habit...

Host specific - Answer Refers to an organism that will only survive when it has a specific food source (the host) available. The term is used when referring to a biological control agent such as an insect that can survive only on the target pest (e.g. weed) that it is intended to suppress. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) - Answer A pest management strategy that uses various combinations of pest control methods in a compatible manner to achieve satisfactory control and ensure favorable econom...

Alabama Boating Basics Exam Rated A+ Most boat fatalities are the result of: ️capsizing or falls overboard. You should always watch for changes in the weather while boating. Most changes come from the: ️West. Regulatory Buoys in the Uniform State Waterway Marketing System are recognized by: ️the horizontal orange bands at the top and bottom. Being a courteous boater includes: ️All of the above; not throwing your litter into the water, keeping noise to a minimum at night, an...