
Introduction to Aqautic Ecosystems Article

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Science
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9th - 12th Grade
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Hard
+7
Standards-aligned
Josiah Lawrence
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35 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a lotic system?
A system of still water bodies like lakes and ponds
A system of flowing inland bodies like rivers and streams
A system of underground water bodies
A system of oceanic water bodies
Tags
NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a river at its source?
Narrower in size
Cold and fast-flowing
Rich in oxygen
Wide in size
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the oxygen content change from the source to the end of a river in a lotic system?
Increases
Decreases
Remains the same
Fluctuates
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What factor does NOT affect lifeforms in a lotic system?
Nature of the flowing water
Behavior of the flowing water
Color of the water
Temperature of the water
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS1-5
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes the physical change of a river from source to end?
Narrower to wider, colder to warmer, faster to slower
Wider to narrower, warmer to colder, slower to faster
Narrower to wider, warmer to colder, slower to faster
Wider to narrower, colder to warmer, faster to slower
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS1-4
NGSS.MS-PS3-4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the three zones where living activities occur in aquatic ecosystems?
Surface, middle, bottom
Top, center, base
Upper, central, lower
Shallow, deep, deepest
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the scientific names for life forms in water?
Plankton, Nekton, Benthos
Phytoplankton, Zooplankton, Nekton
Algae, Fish, Crustaceans
Producers, Consumers, Decomposers
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