
Freshwater Mussels Quiz

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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the function of the foot in freshwater mussels?
To help the mussel swim in the water.
To protect the mussel from predators.
To anchor the mussel to the substrate and to burrow into the sediment.
To help the mussel filter feed on plankton.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which organ do freshwater mussels use to filter water?
gills
lungs
stomach
skin
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of the mantle in freshwater mussels?
The mantle in freshwater mussels is used for reproduction.
The mantle in freshwater mussels helps with digestion.
The mantle in freshwater mussels serves multiple purposes.
The mantle in freshwater mussels is responsible for respiration.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do freshwater mussels reproduce?
By laying eggs on land and waiting for them to hatch
By giving birth to live young
By releasing eggs and sperm into the water for external fertilization
By reproducing asexually through budding
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS3-2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the larval stage of freshwater mussels called?
veliger
spat
nymph
glochidia
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why are freshwater mussels important for the ecosystem?
They filter out pollutants and excess nutrients to improve water quality.
They are a threat to other aquatic species.
They have no impact on water quality.
They contribute to the spread of pollutants and excess nutrients in the water.
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NGSS.MS-LS2-3
NGSS.MS-LS2-5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are some threats to freshwater mussels?
Eutrophication, deforestation, overpopulation, and overuse
Overfishing, drought, sedimentation, and urbanization
Habitat destruction, pollution, invasive species, and climate change
Disease, climate stability, natural disasters, and genetic diversity
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
NGSS.MS-LS2-5
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