Billion Oyster Project Knowledge Assessment

Billion Oyster Project Knowledge Assessment

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Geography

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The Billion Oyster Project aims to restore oyster reefs in New York Harbor, which were once abundant but depleted due to overharvesting. The project involves collecting oyster shells from restaurants, curing them, and using them as a substrate for new oyster larvae. This initiative not only helps restore the ecosystem but also educates students and the public about marine biology and environmental stewardship. The project serves as a model for urban environmental restoration, demonstrating that humans can coexist with nature even in large cities.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary goal of the Billion Oyster Project?

To increase seafood exports from New York

To restore the oyster population in New York Harbor

To create artificial reefs for tourism

To develop new oyster-based recipes

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the backbone of the ecosystem in New York Harbor when explorers first arrived?

Seagrass beds

Oyster reefs

Mangrove forests

Coral reefs

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to cure oyster shells for a year before using them in restoration?

To make them more durable

To increase their size

To remove any harmful organisms or pathogens

To enhance their color

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where does the Billion Oyster Project collect oyster shells from?

Supermarkets in New York

Oyster farms in New York

Over 70 restaurants in New York City

Local beaches

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the project ensure that no foreign organisms are introduced into New York Harbor?

By importing shells from certified sources

By using only local oysters

By curing the shells for a year

By boiling the shells

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of increasing water temperature and providing algae in the hatchery?

To simulate ocean currents

To encourage oyster spawning

To clean the oyster shells

To attract more fish

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many live oysters does the project aim to place at SUNY Maritime?

Three million

Ten million

One million

Five million

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