WorksheetsQuiz on Aquatic Biome
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 17mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following is NOT a freshwater ecosystem?
a)
stream
b)
pond
c)
estuary
d)
river
2.
In which aquatic biome does saltwater and freshwater mix?
a)
Estuary
b)
Intertidal Zone
c)
Photic Zone
d)
Coral Reef
3.
The marine zone closest to shore is called
a)
intertidal
b)
neritic
c)
surface
d)
deep
4.
This word is used to describe land-based habitats
a)
Terrestrial
b)
Aquatic
c)
Biotic
d)
Abiotic
5.
What is the defining difference between the marine, freshwater, and estuary biomes?
a)
Salinity (dissolved salt)
b)
Sunlight
c)
Oxygen
d)
Amount of Water
6.
Why does photosynthesis not occur in the deep ocean?
a)
Lack of nutrients
b)
Low oxygen levels
c)
Excess sunlight
d)
Sunlight does not penetrate
7.
This biome is found around the equator and is home to a large amount of biodiversity.
a)
Deserts
b)
Tropical Rain Forests
c)
Savannas
d)
Chaparral
8.
What are the 2 types of aquatic biomes?
a)
rivers and streams
b)
lakes and oceans
c)
marine and fresh water
d)
marine and oceanic
9.
What are the 2 types of freshwater biome?
a)
pond and lake
b)
river and stream
c)
marine and oceanic
d)
running water and still water
10.
Which type of freshwater have more sediment?
a)
still water
b)
running water
c)
marine
d)
Brujeria!
11.
How many zones are there in the marine ecosystem?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
12.
The marine zone that covers the continental shelf is called
a)
intertidal
b)
neritic
c)
surface
d)
deep
13.
The marine zone that is occupied by mostly decomposers and scavengers is called
a)
intertidal
b)
neritic
c)
surface
d)
deep
14.
Which of the following is considered a wetland?
a)
Swamps
b)
Marshes
c)
Bogs
d)
All of the above.
15.
In which biome do these plants (seagrass) survive?
a)
wetland
b)
ocean
c)
freshwater
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