Exploring Ocean Ecosystems- P1L1

Which ecosystem is identified by cool, clear waters and found near rocky shores?

• coral reef

• rocky shores

• kelp forest

• polar seas

Abiotic factors + Biotic Factors + Energy =

• Environment

• Ecosystem

• Biological Community

• Mangrove

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Which of the following is the BEST definition of ecological succession

• The changes in biotic factors that occur over time to reach a stable community

• The addition of nutrients or other energy to a community

• Flesh removers, colonists, bone eaters, finishers.

• The transfer of power in an organization

What is the order of succession shown in this figure?

• A, B, C, D
• B, A, D, C
• C, D, A, B
• D, A, B, C

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

The marine ecosystem providing the most habitat and with the MOST diversity is

• sandy beach

• rocky shore

• coral reef

• kelp forest

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Adaptations for attachment and the ability to bend with the waves, as well as to protect against drying out, are part of organisms in this ecosystem:

• coral reef

• estuary

• rocky shore

• kelp forest

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

This picture shows a(n)

• sandy beach

• open ocean

• kelp forest

• estuary

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Where are coral reefs found?

• Polar waters

• temperate, mid-latitude waters

• tropical waters

• only near volcanos

Which ecosystem is this? : This is the lowest, deepest layer of the ocean; contains open plains, underwater vents/volcanoes, and canyons/trenches; there is no sunlight in this ecosystem, and the species that live here have extreme adaptations that allow them to survive

• Deep sea

• Open ocean

• Intertidal zone

• Coral reefs

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Which ecosystem is this? : This is the largest marine ecosystem, and covers most of Earth's surface area; it includes all marine environments that are far from shore and that are still close enough to the surface to receive sunlight

• Deep sea

• Open ocean

• Intertidal zone

• Coral reefs

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-5