Sea life

Which quote from the passage supports the inference that some sea creatures depend on the deep-sea vents for survival?

• "Giant tubeworms are the most common inhabitant of many deep-sea vents. One vent site in the Pacific Ocean was named the Rose Garden after the many giant red-headed worms living there.” (paragraph 7)

• “The clam may also use its foot to move slowly from place to place, though it never travels far from the hot, sulfide-rich water spewed from the vent.” (paragraph 8)

• "The scientists did not realize how large the shells were, and they never even dreamed that clams could live in the deep sea.” (paragraph 10)

• “When these fragile jelly animals were first discovered, scientists tried to collect the dandelions so they could study them. But deep-sea dandelions are so delicate that they break apart the moment they are touched.” (paragraph 12)

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Read the sentence from paragraph 9.

^{But Don't add these clams to your dinner menu yet.}

Based on the context, what does the author mean by this sentence?

• The clams may look delicious, but they should not be eaten.

• The clams are full of dangerous poisons that are harmful if ingested.

• The clams are difficult to harvest because of where they are found.

• The clams will be too costly, so people will not be able to afford them.

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What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage?

• to inform the reader that studying life around deep-sea vents is exciting and rewarding

• to inform the reader that although creatures near deep-sea vents seem dangerous, many are quite harmless

• to inform the reader that scientists recently discovered new creatures around deep-sea vents

• to inform the reader that despite the harsh environment, many creatures depend on deep-sea vents to survive

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What is the primary difference between complete and incomplete metamorphosis?

• The adult phase occurs later during incomplete metamorphosis
• Incomplete metamorphosis has a nymph phase
• The pupa and larva stage occur more rapidly during complete metamorphosis
• The egg phase is the 1st stage in both types of metamorphosis

What is marine biology?

• The branch of science that deals with the living, or organic, content of the ocean--it's plants and animals.

• The branch of science that deals with the biology of Marines.

• The study of life.

• The study of plants and animals.

What is bioluminescence?

• Light created by radioactive materials at sea or on shore.

• Light emitted by certain minerals oftem found at sea.

• Light created by cool gases as they glow as a result of relatively warmer water.

• Light created by living organisms such as certain insects, cerain fish of the abyss, and microscopic organisms,

about _____% of the Earth's water can be found in our oceans.

• 25%

• 67%

• 72%

• 97%

The sunlight zone can look green because

• someone poured dye into it

• the sun reflects the green plants

• the fish are all green from envy

• they grow peas and spinach in this zone

Which animal do the least amount of animals live in?

• sunlight

• shore

• midnight

• twilight

Did any of the animals on the video live on land or in the sea?

• Land.
• Sea.
• Both.