Red Tide in Florida Quiz

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Science
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8th Grade
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Brenna Pietrykowski
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What is the phenomenon called when toxic algae proliferate and give the water a brownish-red hue?
Red tide
Green wave
Blue tide
Purple bloom
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What is the name of the problematic algae that causes red tide in Florida?
Spirulina platensis
Chlorella vulgaris
Dinoflagellates
Karenia brevis
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What are the potential health effects of exposure to red tide in humans and pets?
Skin irritation, eye irritation, and respiratory issues
Stomach problems and other symptoms
Dizziness and fatigue
Joint pain and headaches
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What may be the potential impact of red tide on tourism in Florida?
No impact on tourism
Increase in tourist arrivals
No impact on local businesses
Decrease in tourist arrivals
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What is the possible link between human-caused climate change and red tides?
Rising ocean temperatures and higher levels of carbon dioxide
Decrease in agricultural runoff into the oceans
Decrease in extreme weather events
No link between climate change and red tides
Tags
NGSS.HS-ESS2-6
NGSS.HS-ESS3-5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What is the typical time period for red tide to occur in the Gulf of Mexico?
June to September
March to May
August to December
January to July
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What is the potential impact of extreme weather events on red tide?
Decrease in algal growth
No impact on algal growth
Change in the color of the water
Increase in algal growth
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS1-5
NGSS.MS-LS2-1
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
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