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(01.03 MC) Which ocean zone has the most abundant primary producers, and why? (3 points)

(02.05 HC) After studying the historical concentrations of carbon in the oceans for several years, scientists noticed the trend in carbon availability shown in the graph. Based upon this information, they predicted that this pattern would continue. © NOAA PMEL Carbon (Program https://www.pmel.noaa.gov/co2/file/Hawaii+Carbon+Dioxide+Time-Series) Based upon the observed data, what is the most valid conclusion that can be made concerning how ocean carbon levels are changing? (3 points)

(01.03 HC) Why would a fish that lives in the bathypelagic zone lack a swim bladder, and what adaptations would help it maintain neutral buoyancy? (3 points)

(02.05 HC) The illustration below represents the global conveyor belt, which is a collection of ocean currents that cycle water around the oceans. © 2016 NASA.gov What does the global conveyor belt reveal about the connectivity of water in the oceans? How could a change in the path of the global conveyor belt impact the biodiversity of ocean ecosystems? (5 points)

(01.01 MC) A Japanese scientist observes that lobster shells are softer when the animals are exposed to low pH in an aquarium. He asks his colleague in the United States to conduct the same experiment using the same aquarium equipment. Should he expect the results to be similar? (3 points)

(01.02 MC) A marine scientist in California wants to study the habitat of Atlantic blue crab, a species of crab found around the Chesapeake Bay. How can he best study the habitat of these organisms? (3 points)

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

(01.02 MC) A marine scientist wants to understand the effects of tsunamis on beach erosion. Unfortunately, it is hard to predict when and where tsunamis will be triggered. What research methods would best allow him to overcome this limitation in studying tsunamis? (3 points)

Which of the following is a Student Learning Outcome for this course?

 How many types of assignments/assessments are in this course?