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Limnology Quizizz Practice

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

G.E. Hutchinson coined this phrase in reference of the perplexing diversity in aquatic phytoplankton

a)

paradox of the plankton

b)

plankton problems

c)

paradox of the phytoplankton

d)

the plankton paradox

2.

This Friar is credited with creating a vital piece of limnological field equipment with his name attached to it

a)

Secchi

b)

Sonde

c)

Hutchinson

d)

Foure

3.

All of these organisms are PHYTOplankton EXCEPT

a)

Anabaena

b)

Microcystis

c)

Daphnia

d)

Planktothrix

4.

As water temperature increases, water density

a)

Increases

b)

Decreases

5.

According to Titman (1976), two organisms will coexist if

a)

They each are limited by separate resources

b)

They are similar organisms and use the same resource

c)

They are both preyed on by the same predator

d)

They both are limited by the same resource

6.

How often does a dimictic lake mix?

a)

once

b)

twice

c)

thrice

7.

True or False: If a lake is meromictic it only mixes partially

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Which stratification layer has both highest temperature and most dissolved oxygen?

a)

Metalimnion

b)

hypolimnion

c)

epilimnion

d)

thermocline

9.

Do you like this type of testing/surveying?

a)

yes

b)

no

10.

If necessary, would you like this format to be used for the midterm exam?

a)

yes, as is

b)

yes, with more time per question

c)

no