Quiz on Sandy Shore Zonation (Grade 9-10)

What is the main component of sand in The Bahamas?

• Silicon

• Calcium carbonate

• Iron oxide

• Granite

How is most sand in The Bahamas produced?

• Through volcanic activity

• From the breakdown of rocks

• From the remains of organisms, like coral skeletons

• Through chemical weathering

Which factor influences zonation on sandy shores?

• Temperature changes

• Ocean currents

• Tides

• Human activity

Which zone is constantly underwater on the sandy shore?

• Intertidal Zone

• Splash Zone

• Pioneer Zone

• Low Tide/Sublittoral Zone

What marks the upper edge of the intertidal zone?

• High tide line

• Wrack line

• Dune line

• Splash line

Which organisms are likely to be found in the intertidal zone?

• Seagrape trees

• Sea oats

• Worms, crabs, and bivalve molluscs

• Sea turtles

Which zone is only occasionally splashed with water?

• Fixed Dune Zone

• Low Tide Zone

• Intertidal Zone

• Splash Zone

Which animals are commonly found in the Splash Zone?

• Fish and sea stars

• Burrowing animals like crabs

• Bivalve molluscs and algae

• Seagrape trees

What types of plants are typically found in the Pioneer Zone?

• Sea oats

• Vines like railroad vine and sea purslane

• Bay geranium and bay lily

• Seagrape trees

Why is the Pioneer Zone important for sea turtles?

• It provides shade

• It offers shelter from predators

• It has sand stabilized for nesting

• It provides abundant food