Aquatic Biomes

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Deborah McDaniel
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
1. Which ecosystem has no photosynthesis, with organisms relying instead on decomposing matter called “marine snow”?
Coastal zone.
Benthic zone.
Open ocean.
Tidal zone.
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NGSS.MS-LS1-6
NGSS.MS-LS2-3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
1. This area of the ocean only makes up 10% of the total ecosystem size, but has 90% of its biodiversity.
The coastal/tidal zones.
The photic zone in the open ocean.
The aphotic zone in the open ocean.
d. The benthic zone.
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NGSS.MS-LS2-5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
1. This is the most productive ecosystem in the ocean. It is formed as the result of a tiny animal and algae living in a mutualistic relationship.
Mudflat.
Sandy shore.
Rocky shore.
Coral reef.
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS1-6
NGSS.MS-LS2-3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
1. Which ecosystem is sometimes referred to as a “marine desert,” due to its lack of life?
Coastal zone.
Benthic zone.
Open ocean.
Tidal zone.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
1. This diagram represents what type of coastal wetland?
Sea grass bed.
Salt marsh.
Mangrove swamp.
Estuary.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
1. Benefits of wetlands include…
Increased levels of biodiversity.
Flood control; absorbing excess water.
Naturally removing sediment and pollution.
All of the above.
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NGSS.MS-LS2-5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
1. The change in sea level from high to low tide is the result of…
The gravitational effects of the sun.
The gravitational effects of the moon and the sun.
Wind.
Small earthquakes on the ocean floor.
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NGSS.MS-ESS1-2
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