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Underwater World - Brainpop 5/15

Total questions: 9

Worksheet time: 2hrs 15mins

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Class
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1.

How is it possible for one species to live in all the world's oceans?

a)

All marine species evolved on land before they began living in the oceans

b)

The same species evolved independently in different oceans

c)

All the world's oceans are connected

d)

All marine species evolved before the oceans split apart

2.

In terms of area, how do the world's oceans compare to the world's land masses?

a)

The land masses cover a much bigger area than the oceans

b)

The oceans cover a much bigger area than the land masses

c)

Land masses and oceans both cover about 50 percent of the earth's surface

3.

Which word best describes the variety of ocean habitats?

a)

Similar

b)

Diverse

4.

What can you infer about plankton from the fact that they live close to the surface of the ocean?

a)

They are able to swim very fast

b)

They are rarely eaten by other forms of marine life x

c)

They need sunlight to survive

d)

They will sting you if you decide to go swimming in the ocean

5.

Which of the following is a true statement about the abyssal zone?

a)

It gets absolutely no sunlight

b)

Life cannot exist there

c)

It is located 100 meters below the surface of the ocean

6.

What do rain forests have in common with coral reefs?

a)

They are both dangerous for humans to explore

b)

They both support many different species

c)

They both exist only around the Equator

d)

They do not need much sunlight to thrive

7.

Lobsters can be found in the:

a)

Abyssal zone

b)

Marianas Trench

c)

Ocean surface

d)

Benthic habitat

8.

What might happen if an anglerfish didn't have a lighted rod on its head?

a)

It wouldn't be able to steer through the water

b)

It wouldn't be able to avoid predators

c)

It wouldn't be able to see

d)

It wouldn't be able to attract prey

9.

Which organisms serve as the base of the marine food chain?

a)

Plankton

b)

Tuna

c)

Eels