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Exploring Saltwater Habitats

Total questions: 7

Worksheet time: 4mins

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Class
Date
1.

What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by saltwater?

a)

About 50%

b)

About 60%

c)

About 70%

d)

About 80%

2.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a saltwater ecosystem?

a)

High salinity

b)

Low oxygen levels

c)

Abundant sunlight

d)

Freshwater input

3.

Coral reefs are an important part of saltwater ecosystems. What role do they play?

a)

They provide habitats for many marine species

b)

They are the primary source of salt in the ocean

c)

They give humans a place to mine for minerals

d)

They absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere

4.

How many different species of animals live in the oceans

a)

1.3 B

b)

228,000

c)

1900

d)

130,000

5.

Which of the following is a common adaptation of marine animals to saltwater environments?

a)

Fur for insulation

b)

Gills for breathing underwater

c)

Wings for flying

d)

Long legs for walking on land

6.

Which of the following human activities poses a threat to saltwater ecosystems?

a)

Recycling

b)

Overfishing

c)

Planting trees

d)

Using renewable energy sources

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