Explore the unique ecosystem of barrier islands with this engaging quiz. Dive into topics like berm locations, ocean salinity, beach zones, and the role of oxygen in ocean habitats. Understand the importance of phytoplankton in marine food chains, enhancing your knowledge of coastal environments.
Dinoflagellates
Diatoms
Gastropods
Pelecypods
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A bivalve, two-shelled mollusk
A univalve, one shelled mollusk
A phytoplankton producer
A zooplankton producer
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A univalve, one-shelled marine snail mollusk
A bivalve, two-shelled marine mollusk
A phytoplankton producer
A zooplankton consumer
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The subtidal zone of crashing breakers with swirling sand and shallow water; the intertidal zone, alternately covered and exposed by tidal waters; and the dry, sandy supratidal zone extending to the base of the sand dunes.
The ocean zone of crashing breakers with swirling sand and shallow water; the salt marsh zone, alternately covered and exposed by tidal waters; and the dry, sandy sand dune zone extending to the base of the sand dunes.
The shoreface zone of crashing breakers with swirling sand and shallow water; the intertidal zone, alternately covered and exposed by tidal waters; and the dry, sandy subtidal zone extending to the base of the sand dunes.
The supratidal zone of crashing breakers with swirling sand and shallow water; the intertidal zone, alternately covered and exposed by tidal waters; and the dry, sandy subtidal zone extending to the base of the sand dunes.
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A radula is mouth device that looks like spiked tooth-like strap used to drill into a pelecypod (bivalve) which is its prey.
A radula is a large muscular foot used to pry open the shell of a pelecypod (bivalve) which is its prey.
A radula is a spiked foot like belt that wedges into a pelecypod (bivalve) which is its prey.
A radula is a chemosensitive mouth device that is used to poison a pelecypod (bivalve) which is its prey.
An organism with a hard shell that encases a soft muscle body
An organism with a soft shell and a hard interior skeleton
A bottom dwelling organism that breathes water and uses siphons to feed
A bottom dwelling organism that uses a muscular foot to dig and capture its prey
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Phytoplankton are plant wanderers, producers, made up of single-celled algae. Zooplanktons are animal wanderers made up of tiny animals that are consumers.
Phytoplankton are animal wanderers, consumers made up of single-celled organisms. Zooplankton are producers, plant wanderers.
Phytoplankton are consumers, plant wanderers. Zooplankton are animal wanderers.
Phytoplankton are one celled plant like wanderers. Zooplankton are scavengers.
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Free floating microscopic plants that are the basis of the marine food chain.
Free floating microscopic animals that are the basis of the marine food chain.
Free floating microscopic scavengers that support the marine food chain.
Diatoms that cause red tide and are toxic to the marine food chain.
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The back dune end of the supratidal zone
The movement of sand offshore during a storm
The supratidal ledge of sand at the high tide line
The edge of the swash (shoreface where waves break) zone
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Low tide line
High tide line
Shore face
Near shore sand bar
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Scavengers
Decomposers
Producers
Herbivores
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Most supratidal animals are scavengers that feed on debris along the strand line
Most supratidal animals are herbivores that feed on debris along the high tide line
Most supratidal animals are carnivores that feed on debris along the low tide line
Most supratidal animals are omnivores that feed on debris along the surf zone
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Berm
Wrack line
Swash zone
Fore dune
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High tide line
Low tide line
Shore face
Swash zone
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Waves
Tides
Longshore current
Winds
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Phytoplankton
Phytoplankton and zooplankton
Detritus and debris
Detritus
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At the high tide line.
At the shoreline.
Along the shoreface.
In the intertidal zone.
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Plankton, tides.
Zooplankton, waves.
Phytoplankton, waves.
Plankton, waves.
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Wind coming off the ocean, the presence of water coming in with the tides and in the space between the sand sediment.
The presence of water coming in with the tides, salt spray and plants.
The wind coming off the ocean, salt spray and plants.
The wind coming off the ocean, the presence of water coming in with the tides and plants.
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