Oceanography Quiz

Which of the following are important features of the ocean floor?

• Continental shelf, continental slope, continental rise, abyssal plain

• Oceanic ridge, oceanic trench, continental drift, abyssal hill

• Continental divide, oceanic plateau, mid-ocean ridge, sedimentary basin

• Abyssal zone, pelagic zone, benthic zone, hadal zone

What is the measure of all salts dissolved in ocean water called?

• Acidity

• Alkalinity

• Salinity

• Clarity

What causes ocean currents like the Gulf Stream?

• Tidal forces from the moon

• Wind patterns and temperature differences in water

• Continental drift

• Coriolis effect

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which organisms serve as producers within a food chain in the ocean?

• Zooplankton and small fish

• Coral reefs and sea turtles

• Algae and phytoplankton

• Mackerel and dolphins

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

How are organisms in the ocean environment grouped according to their movement?

• By their ability to swim against currents

• By their depth in the ocean

• By their size and color

• By their movement: floating, swimming, and non-moving