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WorksheetsDiscovering the Oceano Sand Dunes Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
Which ocean is off of the California coast?
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Indian Ocean
Western Ocean
__________ is a natural process that breaks large rocks into smaller and smaller pieces.
Weathering
Earthquakes
Fire
Pollution
Where does the sand you see in dunes come from?
the Grand Canyon
humans haul it in with trucks
local mountain ranges
underwater volcanoes
What are the three 'ingredients' necessary to have sand dunes form? (select all three)
a sand source
strong winds
a hurricane
an obstacle that traps the sand
Which direction does the wind blow when forming our coastal sand dunes?
east to west
west to east
south to north
north to south
True or false: Sand dunes are too dry and no plants are able to grow and survive in this habitat.
True
False
What is the word describing a smart trick developed by animals to help them survive in difficult habitats, like sand dunes?
metamorphosis
migration
adaptation
camouflage
What is a kangaroo rat's main source of water?
the ocean
from inside the seeds they eat
freshwater rivers and creeks
from rain droplets
Western Snowy Plovers are a threatened species of birds that live here at the Oceano Dunes. Where do these birds make their nests?
on telephone poles, up high as possible
ground level, in the sand along the shore
in oak trees, hidden in branches
in redwood trees, along the trunk
The CA Least Tern is an endangered bird species that nests here at Oceano Dunes. Select the picture that shows the CA Least Tern (Hint: look for the black cap)
