Food Web
True or False: The Humpback Whale eats krill
True
True or False: Mutualism is an abiotic component.
False
What is the main cause of plastic contamination?
Humans
What are 2 ways you can get involved?
Spread Awareness and Advocate for the Great Barrier Reef Foundation.
True or False: The great barrier reef is a terrestrial ecosystem
False
What are 2 animals that eat the mollusk
Clownfish and Box Jellyfish
What are 3 biotic components of the GBR.
Manta Ray, Phytoplankton, Moss, Mutualism, Krill, Osprey, Fish, Mantis, Shrimp, Humpback Whale
How do visitors contaminate the GBR?
During their visit they leave many things behind such as plastic water bottles and bags.
What are the three main ideas to restabilize the ecosystem.
Reduce Carbon Emissions, Reduce Pollution, and Cut Food Waste.
What Continent is it located in?
Australia
What are 2 animals that the box jellyfish eat?
Mollusk, Giant Clam, and Sea Horse
What are 4 abiotic components of the GBR?
Rock Formation, Geography, Sunlight, Rocks, Sand, Climate Change, Coastal Development, Salts, Light Penetration
What do turtles confuse plastic bags for?
Jellyfish
What are 3 things you can do to reduce carbon emissions?
Carpooling, Take Public Transportation, and Unplug Electrical Devices
Who are the Indigenous caretakers?
Kuku-Yalanji
How does plastic affect the algae?
Plastic prevents sunlight stopping plastic from developing.
What are biotic components?
Any living part of an ecosystem/environment
What do plastic rings (beverage holders) do the wildlife?
Trap and Strangle wildlife
What are 3 things you can do to reduce pollution?
Say no to single use plastics, Dispose of Plastics Properly, and Use reusable alternatives
How many km2 does the Great Barrier Reef take up?
344,400 km2
How does plastic affect plankton?
There are toxic chemicals that impact the Plankton in a negative way.
What are abiotic components?
Non-Living components of a ecosystem/environment
What do microplastics do to corals?
Microplastics prevent the corals from feeding since their stomach cavity is blocked.
What are 3 things you can do to cut food waste?
Compost food scraps, Properly Store Food, and Pack Lunch and avoid going out often
What are the coordinates of the great barrier reef? (exact not needed)
18.2871oS, 147.6992oE (18oS, 147oE is ok).