Marine Biomes

Coral reefs are found on the bottom of ocean floors.

• true

• false

What type of water does coral prefer?

• Deep

• Shallow

An estuary is best defined as a place where--

• fresh and salt water meet

• a river meets the Chesapeake Bay

• a group of animals are gathered

• the water from the land flows into a river

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Which of the following best describes marine biomes?

• Vast bodies of freshwater on Earth

• Unique ecosystems found in the deep forests

• Aquatic regions characterised by saltwater

• Deserts covered with sand and rocks

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How do marine biomes contribute to the Earth's oxygen production?

• By absorbing carbon dioxide

• Through photosynthesis carried out by marine plants

• By regulating the Earth's climate

• By producing methane gas

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What type of organisms are commonly found in the intertidal zone?

• Coral reefs and kelp forests

• Tube worms and brittle stars

• Barnacles and crabs

• Giant squid and anglerfish

Which zone of the marine biome is cold and under high pressure?

• Intertidal zone

• Neritic zone

• Oceanic zone

• Benthic zone

Why is it important to protect and conserve marine biomes?

•  To ensure the survival of countless species

•  To maintain the health of our planet

•  To preserve valuable resources

• All of these answers are correct

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Which zone experiences regular changes in tides?

• Intertidal zone

• Neritic zone

• Oceanic zone

• Benthic zone

Where does the neritic zone extend to?

• Beyond the continental shelf

• The low tide mark

• The ocean floor

• The deep-sea trenches