What is the size of the Gulf of Mexico compared to Texas?

Gulf of Mexico Knowledge Assessment

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Biology, Geography, Science
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6th - 8th Grade
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Patricia Brown
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Half the size of Texas
Twice the size of Texas
Same size as Texas
Three times the size of Texas
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many species are found in the Gulf of Mexico?
Over 10,000
Over 5,000
Over 15,400
Over 20,000
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What makes the Gulf of Mexico crucial for human activities?
Its freshwater inflows
Its location
Its biodiversity and energy resources
Its large size
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one of the major threats to the Gulf of Mexico?
Natural disasters
Lack of biodiversity
Human actions and neglect
Overfishing
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role do freshwater inflows play in the Gulf of Mexico?
They cause erosion
They bring nutrients for marine life
They increase salinity
They decrease water temperature
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which endangered species finds refuge in the Gulf of Mexico?
Hawksbill sea turtle
Green sea turtle
Kemp's Ridley sea turtle
Loggerhead sea turtle
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What negative elements do freshwater inflows bring to the Gulf?
Salt
Cold water
Sand
Pollutants and fertilizers
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is essential for the future of the Gulf of Mexico?
Building more dams
More oil drilling
Wise management of freshwater inflows
Increased fishing
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