Mid-term Test for “Management of Coastal Marine

Environment”

Course: Management of Coastal Marine Environment

Name: Burbano Jonathan Tito Student No: 02121028

Score: credits Evaluated by Professor:

Date: 04/26/23

1. Please answer what is each term (10 credits; 2 per each term).

- Global carbon cycle: The global carbon cycle is a complex process influenced
by a range of natural and human factors, including changes in land use,
deforestation, and the burning of fossil fuels. Understanding and managing the
global carbon cycle is essential for mitigating climate change and protecting the
Earth's ecosystems.

- Load: Load refers to the total amount of sediment, organic matter, and
dissolved materials transported by a river or other water body and deposited in
the ocean.

- Flux: A flux refers to the rate at which a substance or material is transferred

between different parts of the ocean, such as between the surface and deep
water or between the atmosphere and the ocean.

- Point sources: A point source is a single, identifiable source of pollution that

discharges materials directly into the ocean from a specific location. Point
sources of pollution can include industrial discharges, sewage outfalls, oil spills,
and offshore drilling operations.

- Organic matters: Organic matter refers to the carbon-based compounds that

are produced by living organisms or derived from their remains. Organic matter
can be found in all parts of the ocean, from surface waters to the deep sea, and
plays an important role in the marine ecosystem.

2. Please describe various important factors for the management of the coastal
marine environment (10 credits).

 Sediment quality: Refers to the physical, chemical, and biological

 characteristics of sediments in coastal and marine environments. The
quality of sediments can significantly impact the health of marine
ecosystems and the organisms that depend on them.
 Water quality: Water quality refers to the physical, chemical, and
biological characteristics of water that can affect its suitability for
different uses, and in the context of coastal and marine environments, can
have significant impacts on the health of marine ecosystems and the
organisms that depend on them.
 Bioaccumulation: Is the process by which substances, such as pollutants
or toxic chemicals, are absorbed by living organisms and accumulate in
their tissues over time.
 Underwater noise: Refers to the sounds produced by human activities in
the ocean, including shipping, construction, and sonar operations. These
activities can generate high levels of noise that can have negative impacts
on marine life.
 Micro plastics: Are small plastic particles, typically measuring less than 5
millimeters in size, that are found in the ocean and other bodies of water

3. Please explain 3 different territories which are consisted of the coastal zone
(10 credits).

 Coastal land areas: These regions are adjacent to and influenced by the
ocean, including beaches, estuaries, and wetlands.
 Coastal sea areas refer to the part of the ocean that is adjacent to the coast
and influenced by land-based processes. These areas are characterized by
shallow waters, strong currents, and highly variable physical and
biological conditions.
 Atmospheric Space: Plays an important role in coastal processes by
influencing weather patterns, wind and wave conditions, and storm
events. The atmosphere interacts with the ocean and can affect the
behavior of coastal currents, tides, and waves.