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(04.02 HC) Consider the production of genetically modified (GM) fish for food. While GM fish can improve nutrition and have economic benefits, people have expressed concerns. Evaluate the arguments below and consider which one is the most effective in addressing concerns that GM fish may harm wild populations if they escape into the wild. (3 points)

(04.05 MC) The fur coat of California sea lions can be different shades of brown due to genetic variation. Suppose that the frequency of each fur color changed in a population as shown on the graph below. Produce a hypothesis accounting for the change in light brown versus dark brown sea lions. (3 points) © 2016 FLVS

(04.02 LC) How can marine biotechnology most directly impact individual people? (3 points)

(04.02 LC) Why is it important to find new medicines from chemicals in marine organisms? (3 points)

(06.01 LC) Which patch of floating plastics is the largest and would therefore have the greatest impact on ocean biodiversity? (3 points)

(06.04 HC) Describe at least two costs and two benefits of using a desalinization plant to obtain more freshwater. (5 points)

(06.03 MC) Why can mining for minerals in the deep ocean have a large impact on the environment? (3 points)

(06.01 MC) The map below shows the location of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Based upon the information in the map, why is it impossible to “scoop up” all of the floating plastic? (3 points) © 2016 NOAA.gov

(06.04 HC) Describe at least two costs and two benefits of wind farms. (5 points)

(06.04 HC) You are on a committee that is planning whether or not to build a tidal power plant near a diverse and healthy coastal habitat. Describe at least two of the benefits and two of the costs to the environment you should consider before deciding to build the dam. (5 points)