Deep Blue Sea Science Olympiad Quiz

What is the name of the bioluminescent fish that can be found in the deep sea?

• anglerfish

• clownfish

• hammerhead shark

• electric eel

Which deep sea creature is known for its ability to produce its own light through bioluminescence?

• Octopus

• Jellyfish

• Sea cucumber

• Anglerfish

What type of technology is used to explore the deep sea?

• Satellites and space shuttles

• Airplanes and helicopters

• Remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), and manned submersibles

• Tractors and bulldozers

What is the name of the vehicle that is used to explore the deep sea?

• submersible

• hot air balloon

• bicycle

• hovercraft

What is the term used to describe the community of organisms that live in the deep sea?

• underwater city

• shallow-water habitat

• surface-dwelling community

• deep-sea ecosystem

Which type of ecosystem is found in the deep sea?

• Desert ecosystem

• Deep sea ecosystem

• Tropical rainforest ecosystem

• Arctic tundra ecosystem

What is the average temperature of the deep sea?

• 2°C to 4°C

• 20°C to 25°C

• 0°C to 2°C

• 10°C to 15°C

What is the pressure at the bottom of the Mariana Trench, the deepest part of the ocean?

• 15,750 pounds per square inch (psi) or 1,086 bars

• 10,000 pounds per square inch (psi) or 690 bars

• 500 pounds per square inch (psi) or 34 bars

• 25,000 pounds per square inch (psi) or 1,724 bars

What is the primary source of energy in the deep sea food chain?

• Plankton

• Detritus

• Predator fish

• Sunlight

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What type of organism is at the top of the deep sea food chain?

• Small plankton

• Large predatory fish

• Seaweed

• Coral

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