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Human Impacts on Marine Ecosystems

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7 questions

Note from the author:

Students use a variety of media to discuss and analyze human-related pressures placed upon
marine ecosystems and resources.

Instructions

Students use a variety of media to discuss and analyze human-related pressures placed upon
marine ecosystems and resources.

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Question 1

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Answer this sheet before and after the podcast!

Question 2

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What is meant by this podcast’s title, “Ocean Priorities”?

Question 4

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As you listen to the podcast fill out this note-catching sheet.

Link to podcast:
https://www.nationalgeographic.org/activity/human-impacts-on-marine-ecosystems/#ocean-priorities

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Question 5

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Answer each of the following questions:
https://www.nationalgeographic.org/activity/human-impacts-on-marine-ecosystems/#ocean-priorities

A) What color represents marine ecosystems with very low human impact?

B) What color represents marine ecosystems with very high human impact?

C) What color appears to dominate throughout the World Ocean?

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Question 6

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Answer each of the following questions:
https://www.nationalgeographic.org/activity/human-impacts-on-marine-ecosystems/#ocean-priorities

A) Which areas appear to have the lowest human impact?

B) Select one area that has low or very low human impact. Why do you think that is?

C) Select one area that has high or very high human impact. Why do you think that is?

Question 7

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Click on the link and watch the animation:
https://www.nationalgeographic.org/activity/human-impacts-on-marine-ecosystems/#humans-impact-the-ocean

Then answer the following questions:
What percentage of the world’s ocean is unaffected by human impacts?
What region has the highest concentration of Marine Protected Areas in the world?
The ending statement says “Imagine if these protected areas were as common in the rest of the ocean.” What would need to change? What areas would you protect first?