Marine Ecosystems
Authored by Lynn Coles
Biology
9th - 12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Why would benthic (bottom dwelling) organisms be colored red?
to been seen more easily by a mate
to absorb light energy
to have a bad taste, discouraging predators
to be camouflaged in the deep ocean
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following are considered abiotic factors that affect marine environments?
predation
competition
salinity
parasitism
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NGSS.MS-LS2-3
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Oyster beds have a major ecological role in salt marshes. What is it?
flood control
bacteria collection
cutting tourist feet
filtering water
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NGSS.MS-LS2-3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What is an adaptation most useful to a sandy beach animal?
attachment
floating
burrowing
camouflage
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NGSS.MS-LS4-4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important to preserve sea oat plantings on sand dunes?
they provide consumable seeds
leaves are a habitat for small animals
they regulate the sand temperature
roots stabilize the soil
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NGSS.MS-LS2-4
NGSS.MS-LS2-5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Where would you find a coral reef?
shallow tropical regions
shallow temperate zones
shallow polar regions
all of these
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Why are zooanthellae important?
they prey on zooplankton
they provide food and oxygen for corals
they erode nutrients for algae use
they contain digestive enzymes
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NGSS.MS-LS2-3
NGSS.MS-LS1-6
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