Question 1   2 pts Explain the differences and/or similarities between ice/glacial melting and thermal expansion as factors influencing sea level rise. A strong answer will describe the two terms and explain their relationship within the context of factors that affect sea level, explaining differences in the scale of sea level change associated with each factor and the timing for such change to occur. Question 2    2 pts Which areas of the ocean are most subject to industrial contamination and why? A strong answer will describe specific locations around the world where industrial contamination is most severe, referencing the map discussed in the eText and in the class materials. It will also explain the specific reasons why such regions are prone to contamination versus areas of the ocean that are more pristine. Question 3   2 pts  Why is seasonal primary productivity in polar regions higher in intensity but shorter in duration than productivity at mid-latitudes. A strong answer will describe how the combinations of light availability and nutrient supply lead to variations in the intensity of phytoplankton productivity at different latitudes. Question 4   2 pts What mineral resources are identified as primary targets for deep-sea mining and what factors have constrained their utilization? A strong answer will explain the aims of deep-sea mining in terms of materials and locations of occurrence and briefly describe the technological challenges and political and environmental considerations that need to be addressed prior to such ventures. Question 5     2 pts Why do the distributions of benthic organisms that live In both rocky and sandy shore habitats show clear zonation in their distributions within these environments. A strong answer will describe the factors that govern the lifestyles of benthic organisms in rocky and sandy shore settings and the critical controls on their individual habitats exerted by water levels, explaining how these controls result in their zonation. question 6  2 pts Bonus Question (2 pt) What characteristic of the Moon's orbital cycle is described as its declination and how does this variation affect tides? A strong answer will explain the term declimnation with reference to the Moon's orbital cycle and how its monthly variation influences the gravitational force exerted by the Moon on the oceans, affecting tides accordingly.

Identify a farming or other type of agricultural activity (such as a dairy, livestock operation, etc.) in or near your community, state, or region. Suppose a conservationist has complained about the methods used on this farm. Identify six negative effects the agricultural activity could have on the environment. Explain how the activity could be altering the physical environment, including vegetation soil quality, and other ecosystem impacts.  Use The Human Impact on the Natural Environment text to identify methodologies that may alleviate the conservationist's concerns. Explain the process of implementing the methodologies, including cost-related issues. Properly formatted in-text citations (which is not just a url). Properly formatted reference page using the hanging indentation format in alphabetical order by author. Only references cited in the text may be listed on the reference page. Utilize at least two references that are different than the course materials. Course material references can also be used, but at least two additional references need to be used as well.