The Rocky Shore

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Science
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12th Grade
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Hard
+3
Standards-aligned
Lisa Thompson
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25 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Generally speaking, the intertidal area such as a rocky shore is:
rich in life, but only a few species live there.
rich in life, with considerable species diversity.
not particularly rich in life.
not particularly rich in life, but rich in food.
virtually devoid of life because of the great difficulty organisms have in surviving there.
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS2-1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following is a abiotic factor which affect organisms on the rocky shore?
sand
dry soil
wave action
high pH
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS2-3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following is an adaptation of rocky shore organisms to prevent drying out?
the byssal threads of mussels
sealing of shell by bivalves
starfish suction cups
anemones jelly like bodies
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Zonation is a feature of what community?
Rocky Shore
Sandy Shore
Hydrothermal Vents
Abyssal PLains
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following is an biotic factors which affect organisms on the rocky shore?
wave action
temperature
predators
water availability
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS2-2
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Burrowing protects rocky shore organisms from all of the following EXCEPT…
Wave action
Dessication
Temperature extremes
High salinity
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Where do periwinkles live? (Yes, you NEED to know the examples listed in the notes/sketch notes for each zone!!)
Splash Zone
Upper Shore
Middle Shore
Lower Shore
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