Intertidal Adaptations

What is a behavioral adaptation?

• An adaptation you cannot control

• An adaptation that involves physical traits

• An adaptation you can control

• An adaptation that is inherited

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Which of the following is an example of a behavioral adaptation?

• Having colors to blend in

• Swimming into deeper water as the tide goes out

• Developing sharp claws

• Growing thicker fur in winter

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What is an example of a poor behavioral decision made by an organism in the intertidal zone?

• Choosing a location that exposes it to predators.

• Developing a genetic mutation that affects survival.

• Adapting to the environment through genetic changes.

• Producing offspring with inherited traits.

What is the primary difference between genetic and behavioral traits in organisms?

• Genetic traits are learned behaviors, while behavioral traits are inherited.

• Genetic traits are inherited, while behavioral traits are learned or influenced by the environment.

• Genetic traits are influenced by the environment, while behavioral traits are fixed.

• Genetic traits and behavioral traits are the same.

Which of the following is an example of a biotic factor in the intertidal zone?

• Rocks

• Water temperature

• Seaweed

• Salinity

What abiotic condition must intertidal zone creatures adapt to during a spring low tide?

• Relentless waves

• Drying out

• High salinity

• Lack of oxygen

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What are the three sections into which intertidal zones are divided?

• Upper intertidal zone, middle intertidal zone, lower intertidal zone

• Coastal zone, oceanic zone, abyssal zone

• High tide zone, low tide zone, deep sea zone

• Shoreline zone, reef zone, pelagic zone

How many sections is the intertidal zone divided into?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

What does the reduced tidal range during a neap tide help protect intertidal creatures from?

• Long periods of exposure to air and land predators.

• Increased water salinity.

• Strong ocean currents.

• Higher temperatures.

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Which type of organisms can coral reef fish pick off rocks using their teeth?

• Algae

• Crabs

• Sand

• Shells