WorksheetsLT 3.2 Seashore Review
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Tidal pool
Mangrove
Bayou
Tidal pools are formed when water is (a) in the intertidal zone during (b) tide.
Which of the following are the main zones found on a rocky shore?
Upper, middle, and lower
Supralittoral, Intertidal, Sublittoral
Primary, secondary, tertiary
Coastal, marine, oceanic
Which of the following best describes a bay?
A vast expanse of water enclosed by land
A small inlet with a narrow mouth
A water body mostly enclosed by land
A water body with sandy beaches
An estuary is where water from the (a) and water from the (b) mix.
What do estuaries contain that supports the growth of aquatic plants and algae?
Nutrients
sand
rocks
freshwater
Estuaries serve as __________ _________ for marine and terrestrial ecosystems.
barriers
habitats
nutrient sources
water filters
What makes survival challenging for organisms in the sublittoral zone?
They must endure harsh environmental conditions.
They need to compete for limited resources.
They face numerous predators.
Young fish find shelter from predators among the ________ of mangroves.
roots
branches
flowers
Which of these marine animals is known to graze on seagrass?
Great White Shark
Green Sea Turtle
Dolphin
What natural features help in reducing the impact of coastal storms?
Coral Reefs
Salt Marshes
Sandy Beaches
All of these
What type of interaction is occurring between agnatha and the fish it is feeding on?
Commensalism
Mutualism
Parasitism
What mineral do corals use to build their skeletons?
Silica
Calcium Carbonate
Magnesium
In which type of water do corals thrive best?
Cold
Hot
What is one reason coral reefs are found in shallow waters?
They need sunlight for photosynthesis.
They feed on the algae that grow there.
They migrate to the surface for nutrients.
Which of these ecosystems help in filtering sediments from water?
Coral reefs
Wetlands
Seagrass beds
All of these
What is a common effect of structures like the one shown in the image on coastal environments?
They enhance the accumulation of sand.
They stabilize the natural flow of water.
They lead to increased erosion of sand.
They promote the growth of marine life.
How is sand added to eroded beaches?
By transporting sand from other areas to the beach.
By using chemical processes to create sand.
By allowing natural processes to deposit sand.
Which method is more sustainable for coastal protection?
Seawalls and jetties
Beach replenishment
