Freshwater Mussels Quiz

Freshwater Mussels Quiz

8th Grade

20 Qs

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Freshwater Mussels Quiz

Freshwater Mussels Quiz

Assessment

Quiz

Science

8th Grade

Medium

NGSS
MS-LS2-4, MS-LS2-5, MS-LS2-3

+4

Standards-aligned

Created by

Ligaya Diculen

Used 15+ times

FREE Resource

20 questions

Show all answers

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.

Tags

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

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

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