Human Impacts and Sources of Pollution Flashcards
1
Q
What human-caused environmental consequences are threatening coral reefs?
A
- increasing ocean temperature (coral bleaching), sediment runoff (increased turbidity so less photosynthesis), & destructive fishing practices
2
Q
How can oil pollute oceans?
A
- drilling for undersea oil using offshore platforms
- enter the oceans as spills from oil tankers
- occurs naturally`
