NC Wild Marine Hard Bottom Review

Where does hard bottom habitat generally occur?

• pelagic zone

• photic zone

• benthic zone

• intertidal

What type of habitat includes corals and sponges

• Soft bottom

• Hard bottom

• Sandy bottom

• Muddy bottom

What is the main component of hard bottom habitats?

• Water

• Sand

• Hard surfaces

• Vegetation

Which of the following is a material used in the construction of artificial reefs?

• Sand

• Concrete pipe

• Wood chips

• Plastic sheets

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

What is the role of hard bottom in the marine environment?

• It provides a place for fishing

• It provides refuge and nursery habitat

• It increases ocean pollution

• It decreases water temperature

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Which fish is typically found in hard bottom habitats?

• Spadefish

• Catfish

• Perch

• Swordfish

Which species is NOT typically found in hard bottom habitats?

• Black Sea Bass

• Various snapper species

• Various grouper species

• Whale

What is the primary purpose of the map shown in the document?

• To display tourist attractions

• To explore the extent of shell bottom habitat

• To show fishing zones

• To highlight urban development

What does "intertidal" mean in the context of Shell Bottom types?

• Always underwater

• Exposed at low tide

• Covered in vegetation

• Found in deep ocean

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a Shell Bottom type?

• Oyster beds

• Oyster rocks

• Oyster bars

• sandbars