Which location in the model is likely to have the greatest water pressure, the coldest temperatures, and the smallest number of living organisms?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

In the model, which lettered location would be labeled the abyssal plain?

• A

• B

• D

• E

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

In the model, which lettered location would be labeled the continental slope?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

In the model, which lettered location would be labeled the continental shelf?

• A

• B

• C

• E

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

In the model, which lettered location would be labeled the trench?

• B

• C

• D

• E

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

In the model, which lettered location would be labeled the continental rise?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

What is the primary force responsible for the formation of ocean currents?

• gravity

• wind

• sunlight

• Earth's rotation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

How does the motion of water in ocean currents differ from the motion of water with tides?

• Currents flow horizontally, while tides move vertically.

• Currents and tides both move vertically.

• Currents and tides have the same horizontal motion.

• Currents move toward the shore, while tides move away.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

In the ocean food web, what role do phytoplankton play?

• producer

• primary consumer

• secondary consumer

• decomposer

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

In the ocean food web, where is the most energy?

• shark

• coral

• parrotfish

• phytoplankton

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3