Marine Life and Ecosystems

The video explores saltwater habitats, focusing on oceans and seas. It introduces key vocabulary such as plankton and regeneration. The video describes the characteristics of saltwater habitats, the ocean floor, and the diverse marine life that inhabits these environments. It highlights the adaptations of marine animals to different conditions, including coral reefs and large predators like hammerhead sharks and blue whales. The video emphasizes the vastness of the ocean and the variety of life it supports.

What is plankton?

• Large sea animals

• A type of seaweed

• A type of coral

• Tiny plants or animals that drift in water

Which ocean is the largest?

• Pacific Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Southern Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

What is the ocean floor like?

• Completely flat

• Full of mountains and valleys

• Made of coral reefs

• Covered in sand only

How do starfish protect themselves?

• By swimming fast

• By hiding in coral

• By regenerating lost arms

• By changing color

What is a coral reef made of?

• Skeletons of tiny animals

• Sand and rocks

• Seaweed

• Dead fish

Where do lobsters typically live?

• On the ocean surface

• In coral reefs

• In freshwater lakes

• On the ocean floor

What is unique about the hammerhead shark's head?

• It is shaped like a hammer

• It is round

• It is triangular

• It is flat

What do blue whales primarily eat?

• Plankton

• Coral

• Seaweed

• Large fish

How do blue whales breathe?

• Through their fins

• Using blowholes

• Through their skin

• Through gills

What helps blue whales stay warm in cold waters?

• Their thick skin

• Their layer of blubber

• Their large size

• Their fast swimming