CH6: VOCABULARY - BIOMES & AQUATIC SYSTEMS

CH6: VOCABULARY - BIOMES & AQUATIC SYSTEMS

9th Grade

20 Qs

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CH6: VOCABULARY - BIOMES & AQUATIC SYSTEMS

CH6: VOCABULARY - BIOMES & AQUATIC SYSTEMS

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9th Grade

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20 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Aphotic zone

The layer where sunlight penetrates and photosynthesis occurs.

The layer below the photic zone where no sunlight penetrates, preventing photosynthesis.

The surface layer of an aquatic ecosystem where light is abundant.

The layer above the aphotic zone that supports aquatic life.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Climatograph

A diagram that shows an area’s average temperature and precipitation.

A chart that displays the population density of a region.

A map that indicates the geographical features of an area.

A graph that represents the economic growth of a country.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Limnetic zone

The portion of the photic zone that is closer to shore than the littoral zone; rooted plants are abundant in this zone.

The portion of the photic zone that is farther from shore than the littoral zone; no rooted plants are found in this zone.

The deepest part of the ocean where no light penetrates; characterized by extreme pressure and cold temperatures.

A shallow area near the shore where sunlight penetrates and supports aquatic plants.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Littoral zone

The deep ocean floor where no light penetrates.

The shallow near-shore portion of the photic zone.

The area of the ocean where coral reefs are found.

The open water area of a lake or ocean.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Epiphyte

A type of soil that retains moisture.

A plant that grows on other plants instead of in soil.

A species of fungi that decomposes organic matter.

A type of insect that lives on trees.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Permafrost

Permanently frozen soil.

Soil that is always wet.

Soil that is rich in nutrients.

Soil that is easily eroded.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Coniferous

A tree that loses its leaves in winter.

A tree bearing cones that typically does not lose its leaves.

A type of tree that grows in tropical regions.

A tree that produces flowers and fruits.

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