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what prediction can you make about the impact of these threats on the resident populations versus the transient populations?

a) the resident populations are more likely affected by these threats because of their proximity to shore.
b) the resident populations and the transient populations are likely to be equally affected by these threats.
c) the transient populations are more likely affected by these threats because of their distance from shore.
d) neither the resident populations nor the transient populations are likely to be affected by these threats in the future.

Answer: A) The resident populations are more likely affected by these threats because of their proximity to shore.

Explanation:

All of these threats are higher in coastal regions.

As contaminants usually reach the ocean through rivers or because of coastal cities, the highest degree of pollution is there. All chemicals will accumulate in this region first, before they disperse into the offshore region. This is also caused by the fact that the coastal waters have a lower volume and surface area than the offshore which results in a higher degree of contamination.

Vessels are very similar to contaminants, as the number of vessels is highest in coastal waters, where ports are also placed. Vessels spread over large areas in offshore waters will gather in coastal waters as they enter the port. Recreational vessels not suited for open ocean are also numerous here.

Prey availability also is lower in coastal regions due to human activities such as pollution and fishing (which decreases the prey population), as well as vessels (which may scare the prey away or deteriorate their habitat).

step 1: nitrogen fixation- conversion of atmospheric no₂ into forms useful to plants by lightning, bacteria, and cyanobacteria.

step 2: nitrification-process of converting ammonia to nitrite or nitrate.

step 3: assimilation-plant roots absorb new form of nitrogen.

step 4: ammonification-conversion of organic nitrogen to ammonia by bacteria involved in decomposition.

step 5: denitrification-bacteria turns the decomposed matter back into n₂o, which is released into atmosphere; repeat cycle.

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