Managing the World's Oceans (Grade 10 NSC Matric Geography): Quizzes
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What does biodiversity refer to?
What does biodiversity refer to?
Number & variety of plants & animals
What does sustainable mean in ocean management?
What does sustainable mean in ocean management?
Continuing without significantly damaging
Why do size restrictions prevent catching fish that are too small?
Why do size restrictions prevent catching fish that are too small?
Ensures young fish grow & reproduce first
What are no-take zones designed to do?
What are no-take zones designed to do?
Allow fish populations to recover
How many fish species around South Africa are currently endangered?
How many fish species around South Africa are currently endangered?
Approximately 20
Why has ocean pollution made sharks more dangerous to eat?
Why has ocean pollution made sharks more dangerous to eat?
Sharks contain high levels of mercury
What percentage of the world's oceans are currently protected areas?
What percentage of the world's oceans are currently protected areas?
Only about 0.5%
What percentage of South Africa's coastline is now under protection?
What percentage of South Africa's coastline is now under protection?
Roughly 15%
Which was the first marine area to receive protection in South Africa?
Which was the first marine area to receive protection in South Africa?
Tsitsikamma National Park in 1964
How does ecosystem-based management view people?
How does ecosystem-based management view people?
As part of the ecosystem