Ocean Habitats and Geography Quiz

Which ocean habitat is closest to the shore?

• Benthic Zone

• Intertidal Zone

• Abyssal Plain

• Oceanic Zone

Which of the following animals can be found in the intertidal zone?

• Crabs, barnacles, and starfish

• Whales, sharks, and dolphins

• Angler fish, viper fish, and sea cucumbers

• Jellyfish, stingrays, and squid

What comes after the intertidal zone as the ocean becomes deeper?

• Oceanic Zone

• Abyssal Plain

• Neritic Zone

• Mid-Ocean Ridge

True or False: The neritic zone has very little oxygen and nutrients.

• True

• False

Which of the following organisms live in the neritic zone?

• Corals, sea turtles, and fish

• Angler fish, giant squid, and viper fish

• Barnacles, starfish, and mollusks

• Giant tube worms, amphipods, and sea cucumbers

Which part of the ocean is known as the "open ocean"?

• Neritic Zone

• Oceanic Zone

• Intertidal Zone

• Benthic Zone

Which of these organisms is commonly found in the oceanic zone?

• Crabs, barnacles, and starfish

• Whales, sharks, and squid

• Amphipods, sea cucumbers, and viper fish

• Lobster, corals, and kelp

Where is the benthic zone located?

• At the ocean surface

• Between the continental shelf and slope

• At the very bottom of the ocean

• At the mid-ocean ridges

Which of the following is a condition that organisms in the benthic zone must adapt to?

• High light and warm temperatures

• No sunlight and high pressure

• High oxygen levels and low pressure

• Nutrient-rich water with low salinity

Which of these animals would you most likely find in the benthic zone?

• Corals, sea turtles, and fish

• Angler fish, amphipods, and viper fish

• Dolphins, stingrays, and jellyfish

• Crabs, sea otters, and barnacles