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1. What are clouds called when they form at ground surfaces?
      a. smog
      b. fog
      c. mist
      d. ice particles

2. The interrelationships between living things and their environment is known as:
      a. zoology
      b. ecology
      c. biology
      d. agronomy

3. Where is the source for the rusty brown water found in mangrove swamps?
      a. iron deposits
      b. tannin in mangrove bark, leaves
      c. human garbage
      d. insecticides

4. Where do wading birds find most of their daily needs for food?
      a. the deep water
      b. the muddy water
      c. the fast moving water
      d. the mangrove swamps

5. Where is the pyramid sinker used most effectively?
      a. clear water
      b. deep water
      c. fast moving water
      d. tidal pools

6. What are bully nets used for?
      a. catching lobster
      b. catching crickets
      c. catching baseballs
      d. catching painted turtles

7. What is the common name for "uniola paniculata"?
      a. sea breeze
      b. sea cucumber
      c. sea oats
      d. seaweed

8. Which direction do the meridians of longitude run?
      a. North and South
      b. up and down
      c. in and out
      d. East and West

9. Which direction do the parallels of latitude run?
      a. Northwest by Northwest
      b. Southeast by Southeast
      c. East and North
      d. East and West

10. Where is most of the fat concentrated in lean fish?
      a. In its bones
      b. In its liver
      c. In its gills
      d. In its lateral line

11. How should the number "9" be pronounced when used on a marine radio?
      a. niner
      b. nine-dred
      c. nine-pine
      d. nine-der

12. What causes the majority of scars on the bodies of manatees?
      a. fighting with females
      b. rubbing against rocks
      c. boat propellers
      d. shark attacks

Answers:     1)b   2)b   3)b   4)d    5)c    6)a   
                  7)c    8)a   9)d   10)b    11)a   12)c


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