Mussels Not Muscles
Which organ do mussels use to suck in water?
A. Mouth
B. Incurrent siphon
C. Excurrent siphon
D. Capillary tube
B. Incurrent siphon
Which river is the Anacostia River directly connected to?
A) Nile River
B) Potomac River
C) Chesapeake River
D) Mississippi River
B) Potomac River
Which of the following practices would be considered as studying a bioindicator?
A) Evaluating the weathering of rocks near the Chesapeake Bay
B) Monitoring a river’s water temperature
C) Evaluating earthworms’ health near a pond
D) Tracking weather patterns in Maryland
C) Evaluating earthworms’ health near a pond
pH stands for…
A) Power of hydroxide
B) Power of hydrogen
C) Power of hydroxyl
D) Power of hydration
B) Power of hydrogen
3 Truths and a Lie
A) Mr. RC ran away to the circus when he was 20
B) Mr. RC doesn’t drink coffee
C) Mr. RC drove for the first time when he was 9 years old
D) Mr. RC has accidentally eaten glass
D) Mr. RC has accidentally eaten glass
___________ must attach to a host fish in order to survive.
A. Glochidiums
B. Mussels
C. Larvas
D. Parasites
A. Glochidiums
Prince George’s community is impacted by the Anacostia River because…
A) The Anacostia River crosses into DC and Maryland
B) The Anacostia River provides Maryland with drinking water
C) The Anacostia River feeds into Prince George’s waterways
D) The Anacostia River is near by
C) The Anacostia River feeds into Prince George’s waterways
Which of the following information can a bioindicator not provide?
A) How temperature is influencing life an environment
B) The amount of dissolved oxygen in the water
C) The impact salinity is having on wildlife
D) Diseases affect on local organisms
B) The amount of dissolved oxygen in the water
This device is used to measure temperature and salinity.
A) Thermometer & Salinity Probe
B) TCD Device
C) Conduction Temperature Dense Device
D) Conductivity Temperature Depth Device
D) Conductivity Temperature Depth Device
Which of the following artists has Mr. RC not seen more than once?
A) Tyler, The Creator
B) Magdalena Bay
C) Doechii
D) Sabrina Carpenter
A) Tyler, The Creator
Which of the following is NOT part of mussels' diet?
A. Algae particles
B. Krill
C. Phytoplankton
D. Bacteria
B. Krill
Low pH in the Anacostia River can lead to…
A) Acid rain throughout the DMV
B) Unsafe drinking water
C) Death to all living organisms
D) The break down of mussels’ shells
D) The break down of mussels’ shells
In the Anacostia River a common bioindicator used is…
A) Lichen
B) Mussels
C) Sharks
D) Owls
B) Mussels
Why is it important to know about the amount of dissolved oxygen in the water?
A) Every organism needs oxygen to survive
B) Too much oxygen can lead to accelerated evaporation
C) Excessive oxygen can be harmful to marine line
D) With enough dissolved oxygen the water will become too cloudy
C) Excessive oxygen can be harmful to marine line
Which state has Mr. RC NOT lived in?
A) Delaware
B) Virginia
C) Pennsylvania
D) Maryland
A) Delaware
Mussels are considered to be bivalves which means they…
A. Are filter feeders
B. Have 2 water valves
C. Are a mollusk
D. Have 2 shells
D. Have 2 shells
Where is the Anacostia River located?
A) In Maryland and DC
B) East DC and South PG
C) North DC and East PG
D) East DC and North PG
B) East DC and South PG
Which of the following is the best definition for a bioindicator?
A) An abiotic factor used to quantitatively assess the conditions of an environment
B) A biotic factor used to quantitatively assess the conditions of an environment
C) An abiotic factor used to qualitatively assess the conditions of an environment
D) A biotic factor used to qualitatively assess the conditions of an environment
D) A biotic factor used to qualitatively assess the conditions of an environment
A low pH refers to…
A) A large concentration of hydrogen ions
B) A small concentration of hydrogen ions
C) A large concentration of of hydrogen atoms
D) A small concentration of hydrogen atoms
A) A large concentration of hydrogen ions
What is Mr. RC’s favorite fast food place?
A) Mod Pizza
B) Chipotle
C) Panera
D) Habit
B) Chipotle
After the _______ filter the water for food particles, the labial palps push the food particles into the _____.
A. Gills, Stomach
B. Siphon, Stomach
C. Gills, Mouth
D. Siphon, Mouth
C. Gills, Mouth
Which of the following is not true about the Anacostia River?
A) The Anacostia River use to be a dumping ground
B) The Anacostia River holds significance to indigenous communities
C) The Anacostia River water quality has improved over time
D) The Anacostia River is fed directly by the Chesapeake Bay
D) The Anacostia River is fed directly by the Chesapeake Bay
Why are bioindicators used?
A) They provide quantitative data
B) They offer more reliable information than CTD & other devices
C) They demonstrate how environmental conditions are impacting organisms
D) They give more information than quantitative measures
C) They demonstrate how environmental conditions are impacting organisms
What is osmoregulation?
A) Maintaining a balance of salt and water between fish and their environment
B) Maintaining a balance of salts and water between fish and their environment
C) Maintaining a balance of electrolytes and water between cells and their environment
D) Maintaining a balance of electrolytes and water between fish and their environment
C) Maintaining a balance of electrolytes and water between cells and their environment
Which of the following celebrities is not the same age as Mr. RC?
A) Olivia Rodrgigo (Guts + Sour)
B) Finn Wolfhard (Stranger Things)
C) Jojo Siwa (Dance Moms)
D) Jenna Ortega (Wednesday)
C) Jojo Siwa (Dance Moms)