Marine Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "marine" mean?

• Related to mountains

• Related to the sea or ocean

• Related to forests

• Related to the sky

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CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

Which of the following best defines "chlorophyll"?

• A type of animal found in the ocean

• A green pigment in plants that helps them make food

• A tool used by sailors

• A kind of underwater volcano

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CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.3.10

What is an "ecosystem"?

• A single animal living alone

• A group of rocks in the ocean

• A community of living things and their environment working together

• A type of boat

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.3.10

Which of the following is the best definition of "nautical"?

• Related to farming

• Related to ships, sailing, or navigation on water

• Related to cooking

• Related to music

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.3.10

What is a "flying bridge" on a ship?

• A bridge that connects two cities

• An open area on top of a ship where the captain can steer and see clearly

• A type of fish

• A bridge for airplanes

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.3.10

Which sentence uses the word "marine" correctly?

• The marine forest was full of tall pine trees.

• The marine animals swam gracefully in the ocean.

• The marine mountain was covered in snow.

• The marine desert was very dry.

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CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.7.4

Read the sentence: "The flying bridge gave the captain a clear view of the sea." What does "flying bridge" mean in this context?

• A bridge that flies in the air

• A high platform on a ship for better visibility

• A bridge for birds

• A bridge made of clouds

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.7.4

Which of the following situations best shows an "ecosystem"?

• A single fish swimming in a tank

• A group of students in a classroom

• A pond with fish, plants, insects, and water working together

• A car driving on a road

A scientist is studying how chlorophyll helps plants grow in different parts of the ocean. What might the scientist be trying to learn?

• How plants use sunlight to make food in various ocean environments

• How fast ships can travel across the ocean

• How animals build nests in trees

• How rocks form on land

Imagine you are planning a trip on a nautical vessel to study a marine ecosystem. Which of the following would be the most important thing to bring?

• A book about mountain climbing

• A guide to identifying ocean plants and animals

• A recipe for baking bread

• A map of desert trails

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A