ESTRUARIES AND INTERTIDAL ZONE

The following statements are the common reasons why different kinds of fish most likely stay in coral reef ecosystem EXCEPT one. Which one is it?

• It serves as their shelter.

• It serves as their breeding ground.

• It serves as their protection.

• It serves as their playground.

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Mangrove forest is considered as the forest of the sea. What do you think is the benefit that the other organisms get in living in this area?

• The trees protect the coral reefs and serves as the breeding place for different kinds of organisms.

• The trees give off aesthetic sense in the community.

• The trees absorbs other living and non-living organisms.

• The trees can attract tourist.

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Which among the following diagram BEST describes the feeding relationship in an estuary and intertidal zone environment?

• seaweeds -> common limpet -> crabs

• common limpet -> seaweeds -> crabs

• crabs -> seaweed -> common limpet

• crabs -> common limpet -> sea weeds

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The following statements explain the interaction among living and non-living things in an estuary and intertidal zone EXCEPT one.

• The living organisms can be protected in this area by anchoring themselves to the rocks.

• Some organisms like barnacles and mussels can also hold seawater in their closed shells to from drying out during low tide.

• The sediments found in this area are filled with different species of clams

• The living and non-living things in the two ecosystems do not coexist.

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Which statement explains BEST about the feeding relationship in an estuary and intertidal zone ecosystems?

• The producers eat the consumers.

• The living organisms eat the non-living things.

• Animals living in this area only consumes plants.

• The producers provide energy to other living organisms that consumes plants and animals in order for them to survive.

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Which of the following protects and conserves the estuaries and intertidal zones?

• deforestation

• practice of 5Rs: reduce, reuse, recycle, recover, and repair

• throwing of garbage in canals

• burning of fossil fuels

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How can you protect and conserve estuaries and intertidal zones if you are at home?

• do not be wasteful; practice the 5Rs reduce, reuse, recycle, recover, and repair

• dump your trash everywhere

• dispose household chemicals in the canals

• pour toxic waste and chemicals in the toilet

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Estuaries are extremely valuable because ___________.

• they can cause damage to ecosystem

• they are breeding grounds for fish and birds

• they do not maintain the health of coastal fisheries and waters

• they are a good place to throw garbage

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Estuaries are habitats for animals EXCEPT ___________.

• shellfish, mussels, clams

• migratory birds

• cat, dog, pigs

• shrimps, prawns, crabs

These are new ways to protect and conserve estuaries and intertidal zones, EXCEPT ___________.

• garden and landscape with plants locally grown in your area to reduce the need for watering and fertilizing

• pour hazardous products from your household drains to canals

• observe “catch and release” practices and keep more fish alive

• promote and encourage your friends on Facebook to join coastal cleanup

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