Movile Cave Quiz

What is the concentration of oxygen (O2) in the upper level of Movile Cave?

• 10%

• 15%

• 21%

• 25%

What is the total development length of Movile Cave?

• 100 m

• 150 m

• 240 m

• 300 m

What is the main process that forms the microbial biofilms in Movile Cave?

• Photosynthesis

• Chemosynthesis

• Fermentation

• Respiration

What is the main component of the microbial biofilms in Movile Cave?

• Algae

• Bacteria

• Fungi

• Protozoa

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What type of ecosystem is Movile Cave known for?

• Photosynthesis-based

• Chemosynthesis-based

• Fermentation-based

• Respiration-based

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS2-3

What is the depth range of the artesian aquifer supplying Movile Cave?

• 50 to 100 m

• 100 to 150 m

• 180 to 200 m

• 200 to 250 m

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

What type of invertebrates are unusually abundant in the lower, partially flooded cave level?

• Terrestrial invertebrates

• Aquatic invertebrates

• Predatory invertebrates

• Flying invertebrates

What is the significance of the air-bells in Movile Cave?

• They provide light.

• They are entry points.

• They contain stagnant water.

• They are food sources.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What is the main method of carbon fixation in Movile Cave?

• Photosynthesis

• Chemosynthesis

• Fermentation

• Respiration

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

What type of microorganisms are found swimming freely in Movile Cave?

• Phytoplankton

• Zooplankton

• Bacterioplankton

• Mycoplankton

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4