Question

1. which of the following is a significant human - impact on coastal ecosystems?

a) increased biodiversity
b) improved water quality
c) habitat restoration
d) habitat destruction

1. what is one of the main goals of marine protected areas (mpas)?

a) to increase industrial development along coastlines
b) to restrict all forms of human activity
c) to conserve biodiversity and restore ecosystems
d) to allow unrestricted fishing in all coastal areas

1. how does climate change threaten coastal ecosystems?

a) by decreasing the diversity of species
b) through rising sea levels and increased storm intensity
c) by enhancing water quality
d) by creating more stable weather patterns

1. in the case study of chesapeake bay, what major issue has contributed to water quality degradation?

a) overfishing
b) invasive species
c) reduced agricultural activity
d) increased forest cover

1. what has been a significant strategy for restoring the chesapeake bay?

a) reducing public access to the bay
b) implementing pollution - control measures
c) expanding industrial fishing
d) promoting urban development along the shoreline

Explanation:

• 6: Habitat destruction negatively impacts coastal ecosystems.
• 7: Marine Protected Areas aim to conserve biodiversity and restore ecosystems.
• 8: Climate - change threatens coastal ecosystems through rising sea levels and increased storm intensity.
• 9: Reduced agricultural activity can contribute to water - quality degradation in Chesapeake Bay due to runoff changes.
• 10: Implementing pollution - control measures is a significant strategy for restoring Chesapeake Bay.

Answer:

1. d) Habitat destruction
2. c) To conserve biodiversity and restore ecosystems
3. b) Through rising sea levels and increased storm intensity
4. c) Reduced agricultural activity
5. b) Implementing pollution - control measures