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How does an increase in CO2 levels in water primarily affect phytoplankton?
How does an increase in CO2 levels in water primarily affect phytoplankton?
- It reduces their growth rates.
- It enhances their growth and productivity. (correct)
- It has no significant impact.
- It leads to increased competition among species.
What is the potential consequence of phytoplankton decline in the food chain?
What is the potential consequence of phytoplankton decline in the food chain?
- Higher levels of oxygen in the water.
- Increased carbon sequestration in the ocean.
- Increase in larger predator populations.
- Reduction in the diversity of aquatic ecosystems. (correct)
Which group of organisms is most directly affected by changes in CO2 levels in aquatic environments?
Which group of organisms is most directly affected by changes in CO2 levels in aquatic environments?
- Decomposers in the sediment.
- Phytoplankton and algae. (correct)
- Carnivorous fish.
- Herbivorous zooplankton.
What role do phytoplankton play in marine food chains?
What role do phytoplankton play in marine food chains?
An increase in CO2 affects the productivity of which of the following organisms in aquatic ecosystems?
An increase in CO2 affects the productivity of which of the following organisms in aquatic ecosystems?
What adaptation do deep-sea fish possess to cope with high-water pressure at great depths?
What adaptation do deep-sea fish possess to cope with high-water pressure at great depths?
Why is it important for deep-sea fish to have durable blood vessels?
Why is it important for deep-sea fish to have durable blood vessels?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of adaptations found in deep-sea fish?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of adaptations found in deep-sea fish?
How do deep-sea fish primarily prepare for the pressures found at their depths?
How do deep-sea fish primarily prepare for the pressures found at their depths?
What environment necessitates the adaptation observed in deep-sea fish?
What environment necessitates the adaptation observed in deep-sea fish?
What effect does salt have on the solubility of gases in ocean water compared to fresh water?
What effect does salt have on the solubility of gases in ocean water compared to fresh water?
How does temperature affect the solubility of gases in water?
How does temperature affect the solubility of gases in water?
What is the approximate percentage decrease in gas solubility when comparing salty ocean water to fresh water?
What is the approximate percentage decrease in gas solubility when comparing salty ocean water to fresh water?
What is the main role of water for living organisms?
What is the main role of water for living organisms?
Which statement is true regarding the solubility of gases in different types of water?
Which statement is true regarding the solubility of gases in different types of water?
At what conditions do gases tend to have lower solubility?
At what conditions do gases tend to have lower solubility?
What characteristic of living cells is important for their interaction with the environment?
What characteristic of living cells is important for their interaction with the environment?
Why is water considered essential for life on Earth?
Why is water considered essential for life on Earth?
How does the membrane of living cells relate to water's role in life?
How does the membrane of living cells relate to water's role in life?
What does the presence of a membrane in living cells indicate about their structure?
What does the presence of a membrane in living cells indicate about their structure?
What mechanism do fish use to eliminate excess water from their bodies?
What mechanism do fish use to eliminate excess water from their bodies?
Which of the following organisms rely on kidneys to manage excess water in an aquatic environment?
Which of the following organisms rely on kidneys to manage excess water in an aquatic environment?
What form does excess water take when eliminated by fish?
What form does excess water take when eliminated by fish?
Through which of the following routes do fish primarily intake excess water?
Through which of the following routes do fish primarily intake excess water?
What process occurs when fish expel excess water?
What process occurs when fish expel excess water?
Flashcards
CO2 increase in water effect on phytoplankton
CO2 increase in water effect on phytoplankton
Increased CO2 levels in water usually enhance the growth and productivity of phytoplankton.
Phytoplankton decline effects
Phytoplankton decline effects
A drop in phytoplankton numbers can reduce aquatic ecosystem diversity.
Primary organisms affected by CO2 levels
Primary organisms affected by CO2 levels
Phytoplankton and algae are most directly affected by changes in CO2 levels in aquatic environments.
Phytoplankton role in food chains
Phytoplankton role in food chains
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CO2 impact on aquatic organism productivity
CO2 impact on aquatic organism productivity
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Deep-sea fish adaptation for pressure
Deep-sea fish adaptation for pressure
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Importance of durable blood vessels in deep-sea fish
Importance of durable blood vessels in deep-sea fish
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Not a deep-sea fish adaptation
Not a deep-sea fish adaptation
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Deep-sea fish pressure adaptation mechanism
Deep-sea fish pressure adaptation mechanism
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Deep-sea fish adaptation environment
Deep-sea fish adaptation environment
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Salt's effect on gas water solubility
Salt's effect on gas water solubility
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Temperature effect on gas solubility in water
Temperature effect on gas solubility in water
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Solubility decrease percentage in salty water
Solubility decrease percentage in salty water
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Water's role for living organisms
Water's role for living organisms
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Gas solubility difference in water types
Gas solubility difference in water types
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Low gas solubility conditions
Low gas solubility conditions
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Cell membrane importance
Cell membrane importance
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Water's importance for life
Water's importance for life
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Membrane's role with water
Membrane's role with water
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Membrane and cell structure
Membrane and cell structure
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Fish water removal method
Fish water removal method
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Organisms using kidneys for water balance
Organisms using kidneys for water balance
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Water excretion form in fish
Water excretion form in fish
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Water intake route for fish
Water intake route for fish
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Excretion process in fish
Excretion process in fish
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Study Notes
Importance of Water
- Water is crucial for the survival of all life forms on Earth.
- Living cells are enclosed by membranes that protect the organism from its surroundings.
Solubility of Gases
- Solubility of gases in salty ocean water is approximately 20-30% lower than in fresh water.
- Increased temperatures result in decreased solubility of gases.
Impact on Food Chains
- Changes in CO2 levels in water can influence phytoplankton and algae, key primary producers in aquatic ecosystems.
- Alterations to these organisms can have cascading effects on species higher in the food chain.
Adaptations of Deep-Sea Fish
- Deep-sea fish possess strong, durable arteries and veins to cope with the high water pressure found at great depths.
Water Regulation in Fish
- Multicellular organisms, like fish, manage excess water intake through the kidneys, excreting it as dilute urine.
- Excess water enters the body through skin, mouth, and gills, requiring efficient excretion mechanisms.
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