Sea World

How is it possible for one species to live in all the world's oceans?

• All marine species evolved on land before they began living in the oceans

• The same species evolved independently in different oceans

• All the world's oceans are connected

• All marine species evolved before the oceans split apart

In terms of area, how do the world's oceans compare to the world's land masses?

• The land masses cover a much bigger area than the oceans

• The oceans cover a much bigger area than the land masses

• Land masses and oceans both cover about 50 percent of the earth's surface

Which word best describes the variety of ocean habitats?

• Similar

• Diverse

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What can you infer about plankton from the fact that they live close to the surface of the ocean?

• They are able to swim very fast

• They are rarely eaten by other forms of marine life x

• They need sunlight to survive

• They will sting you if you decide to go swimming in the ocean

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Which of the following is a true statement about the abyssal zone?

• It gets absolutely no sunlight

• Life cannot exist there

• It is located 100 meters below the surface of the ocean

What do rain forests have in common with coral reefs?

• They are both dangerous for humans to explore

• They both support many different species

• They both exist only around the Equator

• They do not need much sunlight to thrive

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Lobsters can be found in the:

• Abyssal zone

• Marianas Trench

• Ocean surface

• Benthic habitat

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What might happen if an anglerfish didn't have a lighted rod on its head?

• It wouldn't be able to steer through the water

• It wouldn't be able to avoid predators

• It wouldn't be able to see

• It wouldn't be able to attract prey

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Which organisms serve as the base of the marine food chain?

• Plankton

• Tuna

• Eels

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