Marine Biomes Quiz

Which of the following is not a major coastal zone?

• Seagrass beds

• Mangrove Ecosystem

• Freshwater Lakes

• Coral Reefs

How many species of corals are found in the Indo-West Pacific Region?

• 800

• 600

• 200

• 400

Which region is known as the Coral Triangle?

• Arctic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

What percentage of coral reefs are found in Palawan?

• 60%

• 22%

• 10%

• 40%

Which of the following is not a component of the Beach Ecosystem?

• Mangrove trees

• Crustaceans

• Nesting places for sea turtles

• Coral reef growth and erosion

What is the main issue faced by coral reefs in the Philippines?

• Oil Spills

• Overfishing

• Plastic pollution

• Dynamite Fishing

Which animal is commonly found in Seagrass areas in the Philippines?

• Polar Bears

• Dolphins

• Kangaroos

• Dugong

What is the main threat to the Mangrove Ecosystem?

• Wildfires

• Fishery productivity

• Climate Change

• Deforestation

How many hectares of coral reefs were lost between 1980 and 1991?

• 5,000 hectares

• 10,000 hectares

• 15,000 hectares

• 20,000 hectares

Which country is not part of the Coral Triangle?

• Papua New Guinea

• Indonesia

• Malaysia

• Vietnam