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WorksheetsEstuaries Review Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 11mins
In an estuary, where is the freshwater coming from?
river
ocean
wetland
pool
In an estuary, where does the saltwater come from?
river
lake
ocean
pond
Which of the following explains why estuaries are important?
because they provide our drinking water
because they help supply water to wells and springs
because they are great habitats to a variety of fish
Which agency is responsible for monitoring water quality in an estuary?
FDA
EPA
CDC
How are plants beneficial to estuaries?
they absorb chemical runoff from entering estuaries
they produce pollution in estuaries
they control the temp of the water
they add to the turbidity of the water
Process that causes algal blooms that depletes most of the oxygen in the water?
runoff
eutrophication
water cycle
turbidity
Which of the following is an event that can contribute to the population of fish in an estuary to die off? Mark all that apply.
predators
pollution
too much sunlight
cutting down plants
too many plants
Which of the following is a way that could help minimize or reduce pollution in an estuary?
plant more plants
minimizing usage of fertilizers
stop overfishing
all of these are ways
The largest estuary in NC.
Cape Fear River
Hudson Bay
Atlantic Ocean
Pamlico Sound
Why are estuaries great nurseries for many organisms?
they provide a good habitat for animals to grow and hatch in before they migrate to sea
they have colder temperature water that most animals love
they have a high turbidity which organisms need
they have a high salinity which most organisms like
