Chapter 4 of the Hydrosphere

What are the three groups of ocean life?

• Swimmers, Floaters, Bottom Dwellers

• Fish, Dolphins, Whales

• Algae, Seaweeds, Corals

• Plants, Animals, Bacteria

What happens to the intertidal zone at high tide?

• It is exposed to the air

• It is covered with water

• It becomes a desert

• It is full of fish

Where are kelp forests typically found?

• In tropical warm waters

• In cooler waters

• In freshwater lakes

• In desert areas

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What is the deep zone of the open ocean?

• The sunlit top 200 meters

• The dark and cold area below the surface zone

• The area with the most plant life

• The warmest part of the ocean

How deep is the surface zone of the ocean?

• 100 meters

• 200 meters

• 500 meters

• 1000 meters

What is the significance of the surface zone for marine life?

• It is the coldest part of the ocean

• It is where most marine life is found due to sunlight

• It is the least populated zone

• It is where the ocean floor is located

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What role do bacteria play at hydrothermal vents?

• They produce sunlight

• They form the base of the food chain

• They create oxygen

• They build coral reefs

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What is the United States' rank in seafood consumption according to the text?

• First

• Second

• Third

• Fourth

What is the main idea of the section titled "The ocean supports living resources"?

• The ocean is a source of pollution.

• The ocean provides important food sources and resources.

• The ocean is a source of fresh water.

• The ocean is a source of renewable energy.

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What is aquaculture?

• The farming of land animals

• The farming of both freshwater and ocean organisms

• The process of cleaning fish

• The method of storing fish

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