Seagrass Meadows: Underwater Grasslands
Seagrass Meadows: Underwater Grasslands
Questions
Which of the following is not a characteristic of seagrass meadows?
- They are found in shallow coastal waters.
- They are composed of flowering plants.
- They provide habitat for a variety of marine life.
- They are a source of food for humans.
What is the primary role of seagrass meadows in the marine ecosystem?
- They provide habitat for a variety of marine life.
- They filter pollutants from the water.
- They produce oxygen through photosynthesis.
- They help to stabilize the shoreline.
Which of the following is not a type of seagrass?
- Thalassia testudinum
- Zostera marina
- Posidonia oceanica
- Ruppia maritima
What is the main threat to seagrass meadows?
- Climate change
- Pollution
- Overfishing
- Habitat destruction
What can be done to protect seagrass meadows?
- Reduce pollution
- Protect coastal habitats
- Educate the public about the importance of seagrass meadows
- All of the above
What is the ecological significance of seagrass meadows?
- They provide habitat for a variety of marine life.
- They help to stabilize the shoreline.
- They filter pollutants from the water.
- All of the above
Which of the following is a common species of seagrass found in the Indian Ocean?
- Thalassia testudinum
- Zostera marina
- Posidonia oceanica
- Cymodocea serrulata
What is the role of seagrass meadows in the carbon cycle?
- They absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
- They release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
- They have no role in the carbon cycle.
- They both absorb and release carbon dioxide.
Which of the following is not a benefit of seagrass meadows?
- They provide habitat for a variety of marine life.
- They help to stabilize the shoreline.
- They filter pollutants from the water.
- They are a source of food for humans.
What is the main threat to seagrass meadows in India?
- Climate change
- Pollution
- Overfishing
- Habitat destruction
What can be done to protect seagrass meadows in India?
- Reduce pollution
- Protect coastal habitats
- Educate the public about the importance of seagrass meadows
- All of the above
What is the ecological significance of seagrass meadows in India?
- They provide habitat for a variety of marine life.
- They help to stabilize the shoreline.
- They filter pollutants from the water.
- All of the above
Which of the following is a common species of seagrass found in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
- Thalassia testudinum
- Zostera marina
- Posidonia oceanica
- Halophila ovalis
What is the role of seagrass meadows in the carbon cycle in the Indian Ocean?
- They absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
- They release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
- They have no role in the carbon cycle.
- They both absorb and release carbon dioxide.
Which of the following is not a benefit of seagrass meadows in the Indian Ocean?
- They provide habitat for a variety of marine life.
- They help to stabilize the shoreline.
- They filter pollutants from the water.
- They are a source of food for humans.