Rocky Shore Quiz

Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false.

• True

• False

Which is NOT a characteristic of the rocky shore?

• poor light

• distinct zonation

• wave shock

• fluctuating temperature

• fluctuating salinity

The rocky coasts have low biomass because life is difficult.

• True

• False

The rocky coasts have dense populations because of ample space.

• True

• False

The rocky coasts have low biomass because food is limited.

• True

• False

The rocky coasts have high biomass because food is plentiful.

• True

• False

If an organism from a rocky shore is tossed into a different zone, it will make a new home where it lands.

• True

• False

If an organism from a rocky shore is tossed into a different zone, it will return to its original zone.

• True

• False

If an organism from a rocky shore is tossed into a different zone, it will displace the organisms already there.

• True

• False

If an organism from a rocky shore is tossed into a different zone, all of these will happen.

• True

• False