Tide Pool

Keeps the seaweed buoyant/afloat

• thallus/frond

• holdfast

• gas bladder

• blade

• stipe

The region that keeps the seaweed anchored to rocks.

• frond/thallus

• holdfast

• gas bladder

• blade

• stipe

the stem-like portion of then of seaweeds

• thallus/frond

• blade

• stipe

• gas bladder/pneumatocyst

• holdfast

Which of the following is an adaptation to avoid drying out?

• Hiding in moist rock crevices

• Mucus coating on seaweed

• Rocks/empty shells covering the outside of an anemone's body.

• Securely closing shells and operculums.

"treading lightly" in tide pools means:

• be careful where you step

• put rocks and seaweed wherer you found it

• no collecting

• all of the above

the best way to observe a limpet is to:

• pull it off the rock

• leave it where it is

if a plant or animal is stuck to a rock, it is best to:

• pull it off

• leave it where it is

Which of the following is a common organism found in tide pools?

• Sea urchin

• Desert tortoise

• Polar bear

• Camel

What is the primary reason tide pools are important for marine life?

• They provide a habitat for land animals

• They serve as a breeding ground for fish

• They offer a unique environment for intertidal organisms

• They are a source of fresh water

Which adaptation helps tide pool organisms survive wave action?

• Thick fur

• Strong attachment structures

• Ability to fly

• Camouflage

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4