World of Phytoplankton Quiz

The word "Plankton" roughly translates to which of the following?

• Swimmer

• Diver

• Drifter

• Outcast

Plankton cannot exist below this depth because this depth is where photosynthesis is equal to the energy used:

• Conversion Depth

• Compensation Depth

• Hypoxic Depth

• Condensation Depth

Phytoplankton would MOST LIKELY be found in which of the following zones?

• Epipelagic

• Mesopelagic

• Bathypelagic

• Abyssopelagic

Which of the following is a NEKTON organism?

• Diatom

• Alexandrium

• Jellyfish

• Dolphin

Which of the following is a type of Zooplankton?

• Coccolithophore

• Copepod

• Cyanobacteria

• Dinoflagellate

The study of seaweeds and other algae is called:

• Plebotomy

• Physiology

• Phycology

• Phytobiology

All of the following are true characteristics of Kingdom Protista EXCEPT:

• All members are eukaryotic

• Most are photosynthetic, but some are not

• All members have a true nucleus

• All members are microscopic

All of the following are members of Kingdom Protista EXCEPT:

• Dinoflagellates

• Cyanobacteria

• Diatoms

• Coccolithophores

Which of the following organisms is responsible for creating "Stramatolites?"

• Coccolithophores

• Diatoms

• Dinoflagellates

• Cyanobacteria

Which of the following statements is FALSE concerning Cyanobacteria?

• They can be used as biofuel because of the oils they produce

• They can be used in the Wastewater treatment process

• They are the species that accumulated to create the White Cliffs of Dover

• All of these answers are TRUE concerning Cyanobacteria