Ocean Habitat

What is one way sea stars protect themselves?

• They are able to grow back their arms if they lose one.

• Their bodies are covered with spines.

• They hide in kelp forests.

Why do ocean plants have a leaf like structure?

• To attach itself to the ocean floor

• To allow the plant to float at the surface of the water

• To get sunlight to make food

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Why do ocean plants have a root like structure?

• To attach itself to the ocean floor

• To allow the plant to float at the surface of the water

• To get sunlight to make food

Why do ocean plants have a bubble like structure?

• To attach itself to the ocean floor

• To allow the plant to float at the surface of the water

• To get sunlight to make food

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Which are the four ocean layers?

• Sunlight, twilight, midnight and abyssal zones

• Sunlight, meridian, twilight and abyssal zones

• Sunlight, twilight, tropical and abyssal zones

Why do some ocean animals have a dorsal fin on the back?

• To be able to steer

• To swim faster

• To help them balance

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Why do ocean animals have a tail?

• To swim and jump

• To have their babies

• To stay still in the water.

Why do octopuses have tentacles?

• To camouflage

• To move, feel and grab things

• To attract animals

Crab and star fish live closer to the shore.

• Yes

• No

What is the primary reason coral reefs are important to ocean habitats?

• They provide a habitat for marine life.

• They produce most of the ocean's oxygen.

• They are a major source of food for humans.

• They help in the ocean's water cycle.

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