Lec3

Question 1

are extremely rich in assemblages, which form the largest and most diverse marine ecosystem in the Arabian Gulf.

Answer 1

Subtidal and tidal muddy habitats

Question 2

is the process when corals become white due to various stressors, such as changes in temperature, light, or nutrients.

Answer 2

Coral bleaching

Question 3

are restricted to low energy environment associated with low water movement and are favorable areas for the colonization by mangroves, algal and cyanobacterial mats, which play important roles in primary productions and food chains.

Answer 3

mudflats

Question 4

are flat expanses of ground covered with salt and other minerals, usually shining white under the sun

Answer 4

Salt flat

Question 5

are flat expanses of ground covered with salt and other minerals, usually shining white under the sun

Answer 5

Salt flat

Question 6

are coastal wetlands that are flooded and drained by salt water brought in by the tides.

Answer 6

Salt marshes

Question 7

largest areas of Sea grass beds occur off the coasts of ……

Answer 7

U.A.E. & between Bahrain and Qatar

Question 8

microbenthos are those with a smallest or shortest
dimension greater than 0.5 mm. T/F?

Answer 8

F, macrobenthos