Oceanography Quiz

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

• a. bioluminescence

• b. no eyes

• c. a body with bright colors

• d. a strong sense of smell

About how much of the Earth is covered with ocean?

• a. 40%

• b. 55%

• c. 70%

• d. 85%

Kelp is attached to shallow locations along the west coast of the United States. It needs lots of sunlight to grow. On what part of the ocean floor is kelp most likely attached to?

• a. continental rise

• b. trench

• c. continental shelf

• d. abyssal plain

Which of the following are producers in an ocean food web? Select all that apply.

• a. phytoplankton

• b. kelp

• c. rockfish

• d. coral

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

• plankton

• cod

• lobster

• shark

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Which of the following creates surface currents?

• salinity

• wind and storms

• the gravitational pull of the moon

• the temperature of the water

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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.

Tides are controlled by...

• salinity

• wind and storms

• the gravitational pull of the moon

• the temperature of the water

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

• sea sponge

• plankton

• jellyfish

• algae

• coral

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

• plankton

• seal

• squid

• mussel

• viperfish