A small size is advantageous for marine organisms because it ________.
A) increases the ability to absorb nutrients
B) increases the ability of wastes to diffuse out of the organism
C) increases the surface area to volume ratio that in turn reduces frictional resistance to sinking
D) increases thethe ability to absorb nutrients,the ability of wastes to diffuse out of the organism, and also increases the surface area to volume ratio that in turn reduces frictional resistance to sinking
Question 2
The two most significant human sources of oil pollution in the marine environment are ________.
A) blow out accidents and urban run-off
B) natural seeps and urban run-off
C) normal oil tanker/shipping operations and urban run-off
D) oil tanker and blowout accidents in marine coastal waters
E) tar balls and oil tanker accidents
Question 3
Which set of fins is used for moving fast?
A) Anal and dorsal
B) Caudal and dorsal
C) Caudal and pectoral
D) Pectoral and anal
E) Anal and pelvic
Salt glands as an adaptation for marine life.
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