Water Unit Review Part 3

Why doesn’t photosynthesis occur in deep ocean water?

• There is no sunlight.

• There are not enough nutrients.

• The salinity level of the water is too high.

• The water temperature is too cold.

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Which of the following is a factor that influences where an organism lives in an aquatic ecosystem?

• sunlight

• nutrient availability

• temperature

• all of the above

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The area between the highest high tide line and the lowest low tide line.

• Intertidal Zone

• Arctic Zone

• Deep Zone

• Freshwater stream

The land that is sometimes underwater and contains water soaked soil are called

• wetlands

• ponds

• Coral reefs

• creeks

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How do fish use oxygen from the water?

• breath it with special lungs

• gills separate it and send it to the bloodstream

• take it in through small pores

• absorb it through their scales

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In which ecosystem would you most likely find a blob fish?

• wetland

• Fast moving river

• Arctic ocean

• Deep ocean

What factor is most likely responsible for the blobfish's lack of bone structure?

• Salinity

• Pressure

• Lack of sunlight

• Temperature

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What of the following is an adaptation specific to species who may live in polar oceans?

• can make their own light

• Natural antifreeze in their blood

• Streamlined shape

• are producers

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Which of the following is NOT a desired indicator in streams?

• a pH of about neutral

• low salinity

• high temperature

• low nitrates

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Which has higher oxygen levels?

• faster moving water

• slower moving water

• speed of water has no effect on oxygen content

• all water has the same amount of oxygen