Estuaries and Intertidal Zones Quiz

Why is it important to protect estuaries and intertidal zones?

• They are ideal locations for industrial development.

• They contain unique ecosystems with dependent organisms.

• They are sources of fresh drinking water.

• They are popular tourist destinations.

Which of the following activities helps protect estuaries and intertidal zones?

• Taking a bath with shampoo

• Removing sea urchins

• Planting trees

• Collecting starfish

What is the primary role of a producer in a food chain?

• To decompose organic material

• To provide energy for primary consumers

• To recycle nutrients back into the ecosystem

• To hunt and eat other animals

In a food chain, what is the role of a carnivore?

• To eat other animals

• To consume plants

• To produce energy from sunlight

• To decompose dead organisms

What is a food web?

• A diagram showing only producers and consumers

• A network of interconnected food chains

• A single linear sequence of organisms

• A chart of animal migration patterns

What is the purpose of the 'Save Manila Bay' program?

• To promote tourism in Manila Bay

• To conserve and protect the ecosystems of Manila Bay

• To develop new industrial areas in Manila Bay

• To create new recreational facilities in Manila Bay

What should students do to support the conservation of estuaries and intertidal zones?

• Build sandcastles

• Collect shells and starfish

• Organize fishing competitions

• Create posters with proposed actions

What is the main characteristic of intertidal zones?

• They are always submerged underwater.

• They are primarily desert ecosystems.

• They are only found in freshwater environments.

• Their water presence depends on the tides.

Why do estuaries need to be protected?

• They are important for shipping routes.

• They are home to unique organisms that rely on specific conditions.

• They are ideal for building resorts.

• They are the main source of seafood.

What is the significance of brackish water in estuaries?

• It is used for agricultural irrigation.

• It is only found in deep ocean trenches.

• It is a type of mineral water.

• It is a mixture of saltwater and freshwater.