Ocean Unit Test Review

​Ocean TEST REVIEW!!

VOCABULARY

TIDE

Ocean movement controlled by the moon.

CURRENT

An ocean movement that is caused by wind.

SALINTY

The amount of salt dissolved in water.

CONTINENTAL SHELF

The part of the Earth's crust that slowly slopes out into the ocean.

ABYSSAL PLAIN

The flat surface on the ocean floor.
And makes up 50% of Earth's surface.

TRENCH

Deep underwater valleys.

CONTINENTAL SLOPE

A steep decline out to sea, bordering the continental shelf.

CONTINENTAL RISE

A mound of sediments at the base of the continental slope.

PLANKTON

A microscopic floating organism that is a source of food for many ocean animals.

• a body with bright colors

​NOT Adaptations

• bioluminescence

• no eyes

• a strong sense of smell

Adaptations

DEEP SEA ADAPTATIONS

​HOW MUCH OF EARTH IS WATER

The Earth is 70% water.

​KELP and PHYTOPLANKTON

• Both are producers in the ocean food web/chain

• KELP is most likely attached to the continental shelf on the ocean floor.

TOP OF OCEAN FOOD CHAIN?

The animal at the top of the ocean food chain is a shark.

SURFACE CURRENTS

• Surface currents are created by wind and storms.

• There are too many predators swimming in the deep sea

​NOT Difficult

• The pressure is too great

• The temperature is too cold

• It is pitch black and they are unable to see

​Difficult

DIFFICULTY LIVING IN THE DEEP SEA

• Squid

• Seal

• Viperfish

​Swimming

• Plankton

• Jellyfish

• Algae

Floating

FLOATING VS SWIMMING ORGANISMS

Continental

Shelf & Continental Slope

Multiple Choice

What is a tide?

• An ocean movement controlled by the moon

• Tide is a type of weather phenomenon
• Tide is the result of the moon being made of cheese
• Tide is caused by the rotation of the Earth

Multiple Choice

An ocean movement that is caused by wind and can influence climates around the world.

• Tides

• Desert winds
• Mountain ranges
• Current

Multiple Choice

What is salinity?

• Salinity is the amount of oxygen in water.
• The amount of salt dissolved in water

• Salinity is the pressure exerted by water.
• Salinity is the temperature of water.

Multiple Choice

The part of the Earth's crust that slowly slopes out into the ocean.

• continental drop
• continental shelf
• seabed extension
• kitchen shelf

Multiple Choice

What is abyssal plain?

• Abyssal plain is a flat surface on the ocean floor.

• Abyssal plain is a term used to describe a desert landscape.
• Abyssal plain is a type of tropical storm.
• Abyssal plain is a mountainous region.

Multiple Choice

Deep under water valleys.

• submarine

• deep sea vents
• Mountains

• Trench

Multiple Choice

A steep decline out to sea, bordering the continental shelf.

• Canyon

• Continental Slope

• Underwater volcano

• Deep-sea vent

Multiple Choice

What is a continental rise?

• A continental rise is a mountain range on land.
• A continental rise is a type of cloud formation.
• A continental rise is a geological fault.
• A continental rise is a mound of sediments at the base of the continental slope.

Multiple Choice

A microscopic floating organism that is a source of food for many ocean animals.

• Plankton

• Ke

• Patrick Star

• Seaweed

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an adaptation of animals living in the deep sea?

• No eyes

• Being bioluminescent
• A strong sense of smell

• A body with bright colors

Multiple Choice

About what percent of the Earth is covered with ocean?

• 50%
• 80%

• 30%
• 70%

Multiple Choice

What part of the ocean floor is kelp is kelp most likely attached to?

• Abyssal shelf

• Jurassic Park

• continental shelf

• Tidal zone

Multiple Select

Which of the following are producers in an ocean food web? Select ALL that apply. (Hint: The beginning of the food web)

• Phytoplankton

• Rockfish

• Kelp

• Coral

Multiple Choice

Which of the following organisms is at the top of the ocean food chain

• King Kong

• Shark

• Godzilla

• Jellyfish

Multiple Choice

Which of the following creates surface currents?

• Wind and storms

• Salinity

• Earth's rotation
• Tides

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a reason why it is difficult for most animals to live in the deep sea?

• The pressure is too great

• There are too many predators swimming in the deep sea

• The temperature is too cold.

• It is pitch black and they are unable to see.

Multiple Choice

Tides are controlled by...

• gravitational pull of the moon

• magnetic fields
• wind patterns
• the milky way galaxy

Multiple Select

Which of the following ocean organisms are floating organisms? Select ALL that apply.

• Sea sponge

• Plankton

• Jellyfish

• Algae

• Whale

Multiple Select

Which of the following ocean organisms are swimming organisms? Select ALL that apply.

• Seaweed

• Lion

• Squid

• Seal

• Viperfish

Multiple Choice

What under water feature makes up nearly 50% of the Earth's surface?

• Abyssal Plain

• Mediterranean Sea
• Continental Slope

• Pacific Ocean

Multiple Choice

Which of the following can be found in the most shallow parts of the ocean?

• Continental Rise

• Mountain peaks
• Space debris
• Continental Shelf

Multiple Choice

What do you call an underwater valley?

• Mountain

• Abyss

• Trench

• Space crater

Multiple Choice

What is Coach Branch's favorite flavor of ice cream?

• Vanilla

• Coffee

• Chocolate

• Cookies n' Cream