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WorksheetsChapter 4 Opportunity Review
Total questions: 93
Worksheet time: 50mins
What is the main issue being discussed in the prompt?
Pollution in Lake Michigan
Alewife fish washing up on the shore
Overfishing in Lake Michigan
Rising water levels
What is the role of the DNR in addressing the issue?
Cleaning the beaches
Adding Chinook salmon to the lake
Reducing water pollution
Building barriers to prevent fish from washing up
What is the main predator of the alewife fish mentioned in the prompt?
Trout
Chinook salmon
Bass
Catfish
How many Chinook salmon did the DNR add to Lake Michigan?
500,000
600,000
700,000
800,000
What is the impact of the alewife die-off on the fishing industry?
It has no impact
It benefits the fishing industry
It negatively impacts the fishing industry
It causes an increase in fish prices
In what year did a similar large die-off of alewife fish occur, according to the prompt?
2005
2010
2015
2020
What is the alewife fish classified as in Lake Michigan?
Native species
Endangered species
Invasive species
Protected species
What is the primary reason for the alewife fish washing up on the shores?
Overpopulation
Pollution
Predation by other fish
Climate change
What time of year does the DNR add Chinook salmon to the lake?
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
What is the main purpose of adding Chinook salmon to Lake Michigan?
To increase tourism
To control the alewife population
To improve water quality
To boost the local economy
What is the main challenge faced by the DNR in dealing with the alewife die-off?
Lack of funding
Insufficient manpower
Balancing the ecosystem
Public opposition
What is the significance of the alewife fish in the Lake Michigan ecosystem?
They are a primary food source for other fish
They help clean the water
They are a tourist attraction
They are used for commercial fishing
What is the main reason for the increase in alewife fish washing up on the shores in recent years?
Increased water pollution
Changes in water temperature
Higher water levels
Overpopulation of alewife fish
What is the role of meteorologist Sara Flynn in the prompt?
Reporting on the weather
Explaining the alewife die-off
Conducting a study on fish populations
Leading the DNR efforts
What is the main goal of the DNR's efforts in Lake Michigan?
To eliminate the alewife fish
To restore the natural balance of the ecosystem
To increase the number of Chinook salmon
To promote recreational fishing
Which Great Lake is number 3?
Superior
Michigan
Huron
Ontario
Which Great Lake is number 1?
Huron
Ontario
Michigan
Superior
Which Great Lake is number 4?
Superior
Huron
Erie
Michigan
Which Great Lake is number 5?
Superior
Michigan
Huron
Ontario
Which Great Lake is number 2?
Huron
Michigan
Ontario
Superior
How many great lakes are there?
4
5
2
8
How were the great lakes formed?
They are the remains of the bathwater of dinosaurs.
They were formed due to cracks in the earth.
They were formed from the remains of glaciers from the last ice age.
They were formed as a result of global warming.
Lake Ontario connects to the Atlantic Ocean through what river?
St. Mississippi River
St. Ohio RIver
St. Guadalupe River
St. Lawrence River
The Great Lakes hold ____________ of the world's freshwater.
nine-tenths
four-fifths
one-fourth
one-fifth
A massive sheet of ice believed to have once moved across North America, shaping the surface.
tectonic plate
ecosystem
glacier
meteor
What is the primary factor contributing to the formation of the Great Lakes?
Volcanic activity
Glacial movement
Earthquakes
River erosion
Which Great Lake is the smallest by surface area?
Superior
Michigan
Erie
Ontario
What is the main reason for introducing non-native species like Chinook salmon into the Great Lakes?
To increase biodiversity
To control invasive species
To boost commercial fishing
To improve water quality
What is the main difference between Sabina and the narrator?
Sabina is a teacher, while the narrator is a farmer.
Sabina fetches water from the river, while the narrator does not.
Sabina has more children than the narrator.
Sabina lives in a city, while the narrator lives in a village.
At what age did Sabina start going to the river to fetch water?
Five
Six
Seven
Eight
How long is Sabina's round-trip walk to the river?
Two miles
Three miles
Four miles
Five miles
Who accompanies Sabina to fetch water from the river?
Her husband Jacob
Her children
Her best friend Christina
The narrator
What is Sabina's husband's occupation?
Teacher
Farmer
Carpenter
Fisherman
What time does Sabina's day begin?
At midnight
At sunrise
At noon
At sunset
What is the condition of the river from which Sabina fetches water?
Clean and clear
Polluted and dirty
Full of fish
Dry and empty
How often does Sabina fetch water from the river each day?
Once
Twice
Three times
Four times
What is one of the main activities Sabina does throughout her day?
Shopping
Cooking
Using water
Reading
What realization did the narrator have about understanding Sabina's life?
She could understand by reading about it.
She could understand by watching a documentary.
She could not truly understand without walking in Sabina's shoes.
She could understand by talking to Sabina.
What is the relationship between Sabina and the narrator?
They are sisters.
They are neighbors.
They are both mothers.
They are coworkers.
What does Sabina do for her husband Jacob?
Helps him with his livestock
Cooks his meals
Fetches water for him
All of the above
What is one of the challenges Sabina faces daily?
Lack of food
Long distance to fetch water
No access to education
No transportation
What is the narrator's purpose in staying with Sabina for 24 hours?
To help her with chores
To understand how she uses her time and water
To teach her new skills
To write a book about her
What is a significant part of Sabina's daily routine?
Attending school
Fetching water
Visiting friends
Going to the market
What is an invasive species?
A native plant or animal that thrives in its natural habitat
A non-native plant or animal that invades a new ecosystem
A species that is endangered in its natural habitat
A species that is beneficial to its ecosystem
How many invasive species are estimated to be in the Great Lakes today?
50
100
185
250
How do most invasive species arrive in the Great Lakes?
By air
By land
By water
By human transportation
What is ballast water?
Water used for drinking on ships
Water used to clean the decks of ships
Water pumped into the bottom of a ship to keep it stable
Water used for cooking on ships
Which invasive species is known to hitch rides on the underside of ships?
Sea lamprey
Alewife
Zebra mussel
Asian carp
Approximately how many zebra mussels can thrive in a single square meter of water?
1,000
10,000
50,000
70,000
What is one way zebra mussels impact the Great Lakes ecosystem?
They provide food for native species
They clean the water by filtering it
They steal food from native species
They help in the reproduction of native fish
Which invasive species is mentioned as having damaged the Great Lakes ecosystem?
Sea lamprey
Alewife
Zebra mussel
All of the above
What is one problem caused by zebra mussels besides stealing food?
They increase the water temperature
They clog water pipes
They decrease oxygen levels
They cause algae blooms
What is the primary method of transportation for invasive species to the Great Lakes?
Airplanes
Trains
Ships
Trucks
What happens to the ballast water when a ship arrives at a port?
It is used for cleaning the ship
It is released into the port
It is stored for future use
It is converted into drinking water
Which of the following is NOT an effect of invasive species on the Great Lakes?
Upsetting the ecosystem balance
Providing new food sources for native species
Damaging infrastructure like water pipes
Competing with native species for resources
What is one characteristic of invasive species like the zebra mussel?
They reproduce slowly
They are beneficial to the ecosystem
They multiply rapidly
They are easy to control
Which invasive species is known for attaching to docks and other surfaces?
Sea lamprey
Alewife
Zebra mussel
Asian carp
What is a common consequence of invasive species in new ecosystems?
They help native species thrive
They create new habitats
They upset the ecosystem balance
They improve water quality
How were the Great Lakes created?
by the clearing of forests
by the damming of rivers
by the melting of glaciers
by the shrinking of oceans
Which of these terms is best defined as a geographic area that includes all of the rivers and streams that flow into a lake or sea?
basin
landmass
plateau
watershed
Read the description below. Then decide which of the terms that follows best fits what is being described:
Insects feed on the algae and plants that grow in the Great Lakes. Tiny fish eat the insects. Larger fish feed on the small fish. Eagles and otters eat the larger fish.
Great Lakes habitat
Great Lakes watershed
Great Lakes food chain
Great Lakes freshwater ecosystem
Which of the following suffered most from DDT poisoning in the Great Lakes region?
fish-eating birds
large fish
small fish
tiny organisms
The sea lamprey and zebra mussel are part of which of these Great Lakes ecosystem problems?
wetland loss
invasive species
algae explosions
point-source pollution
Which of the following conclusions about Michigan is best supported by the graph below?
Housing areas are expanding
Dairy farms are a leading industry
The lumber industry is shrinking
Wetlands are becoming polluted
What is the main difference between point-source and non-point-source pollution?
how toxic the pollution is
where the pollution comes from
what time of year the pollution occurs
what animals are harmed by the pollution
Which of these is a major reason for a growing water shortage in many countries?
habitat loss
invasive species
shrinking glaciers
population growth
Which kind of fish is unsafe for anyone to eat?
carp, catfish
chinook salmon
coho salmon
freshwater drum
lake trout
Which kind of fish is safe for most adults but should not be eaten by children and women more than six times a year?
carp, catfish
chinook salmon
coho salmon
freshwater drum
lake trout
Which fish are safe for everyone to eat if limited to one meal per month?
carp, catfish, trout
chinook salmon, coho salmon, freshwater drum
coho salmon and trout
freshwater drum, trout
Based on this chart, what conclusion can you draw about the safety of eating fish from Lake Erie?
farm runoff is bad
sewage plants are not good
bald eagles are dying out
toxic chemicals such as PCBs and dioxins.
What is an ecosystem?
a community of all living things in an area and the environment in which they live
a series of plants and animals
all of the feeding relationships within an ecosystem
made up of water that is fresh, not salt
a geographic area that includes all of the bodies of water
What is a food chain?
a community of all living things in an area and the environment in which they live
a series of plants and animals
all of the feeding relationships within an ecosystem
made up of water that is fresh, not salt
a geographic area that includes all of the bodies of water
What is a food web?
a community of all living things in an area and the environment in which they live
a series of plants and animals
all of the feeding relationships within an ecosystem
made up of water that is fresh, not salt
a geographic area that includes all of the bodies of water
What is freshwater?
a community of all living things in an area and the environment in which they live
a series of plants and animals
all of the feeding relationships within an ecosystem
made up of water that is fresh, not salt
a geographic area that includes all of the bodies of water
What is watershed?
a community of all living things in an area and the environment in which they live
a series of plants and animals
all of the feeding relationships within an ecosystem
made up of water that is fresh, not salt
a geographic area that includes all of the bodies of water
What is an invasive species?
A native plant or animal that thrives in its natural habitat
A non-native plant or animal that invades a new ecosystem
A species that is endangered in its natural habitat
A species that is beneficial to its ecosystem
How many invasive species are estimated to be in the Great Lakes today?
50
100
185
250
How do most invasive species arrive in the Great Lakes?
By air
By land
By water
By human transportation
What is ballast water?
Water used for drinking on ships
Water used to clean the decks of ships
Water pumped into the bottom of a ship to keep it stable
Water used for cooking on ships
Which invasive species is known to hitch rides on the underside of ships?
Sea lamprey
Alewife
Zebra mussel
Asian carp
Approximately how many zebra mussels can thrive in a single square meter of water?
1,000
10,000
50,000
70,000
What is one way zebra mussels impact the Great Lakes ecosystem?
They provide food for native species
They clean the water by filtering it
They steal food from native species
They help in the reproduction of native fish
Which invasive species is mentioned as having damaged the Great Lakes ecosystem?
Sea lamprey
Alewife
Zebra mussel
All of the above
What is one problem caused by zebra mussels besides stealing food?
They increase the water temperature
They clog water pipes
They decrease oxygen levels
They cause algae blooms
What is the primary method of transportation for invasive species to the Great Lakes?
Airplanes
Trains
Ships
Trucks
What happens to the ballast water when a ship arrives at a port?
It is used for cleaning the ship
It is released into the port
It is stored for future use
It is converted into drinking water
Which of the following is NOT an effect of invasive species on the Great Lakes?
Upsetting the ecosystem balance
Providing new food sources for native species
Damaging infrastructure like water pipes
Competing with native species for resources
What is one characteristic of invasive species like the zebra mussel?
They reproduce slowly
They are beneficial to the ecosystem
They multiply rapidly
They are easy to control
Which invasive species is known for attaching to docks and other surfaces?
Sea lamprey
Alewife
Zebra mussel
Asian carp
What is a common consequence of invasive species in new ecosystems?
They help native species thrive
They create new habitats
They upset the ecosystem balance
They improve water quality
What is the primary method used by the DNR to manage the alewife population?
Introducing more predators
Reducing water levels
Increasing fishing quotas
Implementing pollution controls
Which Great Lake is known for having the largest surface area?
Erie
Ontario
Superior
Michigan
What is one of the consequences of zebra mussels in the Great Lakes?
They increase water clarity
They decrease fish populations
They improve water quality
They support native species
