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Reading Assignment Oceans Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why does seawater look blue under bright sunshine?

a)

It reflects all colors including blue

b)

It absorbs all colors including blue

c)

It absorbs all colors except blue

d)

It reflects all colors except blue

2.

What is the main difference between seas and lakes?

a)

Color and temperature

b)

Shape and vegetation

c)

Depth and location

d)

Size and saltiness

3.

What percentage of the Earth's surface do oceans cover?

a)

70%

b)

90%

c)

30%

d)

50%

4.

How are oceans formed?

a)

By rainwater filling low-lying areas

b)

By volcanic eruptions

c)

By asteroid impacts

d)

By earthquakes

5.

What is the smallest and coldest ocean?

a)

Arctic Ocean

b)

Pacific Ocean

c)

Indian Ocean

d)

Atlantic Ocean

6.

What is bioluminescence in marine animals?

a)

Generating light through photosynthesis

b)

Absorbing light from the sun

c)

Creating their own light using chemicals

d)

Reflecting light from the moon

7.

What is the main purpose of kelp forests for marine life?

a)

Hiding spot for predators

b)

Breeding ground for fish

c)

Source of food and protective shelter

d)

Place for sunbathing

8.

Which zone of the ocean is in total darkness?

a)

Midnight zone

b)

Sunlit zone

c)

Abyss

d)

Twilight zone

9.

What is the primary function of seagrasses in the ocean?

a)

Provide habitat for sea animals

b)

Act as camouflage for predators

c)

Create barriers against storms

d)

Serve as a source of fresh water

10.

What do some marine animals use seashells for?

a)

Collecting food

b)

Building nests

c)

Attracting mates

d)

Body armor

11.

What is the main reason for the pressure in the abyss zone?

a)

Amount of water above it

b)

Temperature difference

c)

Presence of volcanic activity

d)

Underwater earthquakes

12.

What is the primary purpose of mangroves for marine life?

a)

Provide coastal homes

b)

Serve as hunting grounds

c)

Act as breeding sites

d)

Offer protection from storms

13.

What is the primary function of coral in the ocean?

a)

Protection against predators

b)

Hiding spot for prey

c)

Source of fresh water

d)

Underwater playground and shelter

14.

What is the main factor influencing ocean waves?

a)

Underwater earthquakes

b)

Tides and currents

c)

Temperature and salinity

d)

Wind speed, distance, and direction

15.

What is the primary reason for the saltiness of oceans?

a)

Water evaporating and leaving behind salt

b)

Underwater volcanic eruptions

c)

Chemical reactions with rocks

d)

Presence of salt mines

16.

Name five (5) interesting facts that you find in the book so far!

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17.

Write three sentences using three interesting new words that you have found from the book!

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18.

Name five (5) efforts that needed to be done to protect our ocean!

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19.

If you may have some suggestions for the book, provide three suggestions to improve the book!

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20.

Does the book changed your perception about the ocean? Yes or not? Please explain your reason!

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