Oceans of the World
Habitats
Ocean Adaptations
Critters
Mix Up!
100
What is the largest ocean on Earth? Spell it!
The Pacific
100
Name the habitat that is typical on New Jersey's coast.
Sandy Beach
100
This adaptation allows animals to blend in with the colorful coral reef.
What is "disruptive coloration" .
100
Name two different types of ocean mammals.
whale/dolphin seal sea otter walrus
100
Compare ocean water and fresh water.
One has a higher level of salt (sodium). Different freezing temperatures. Salt water offers more bouyancy (easier to float)
200
What is the name of the ocean that borders New Jersey to the east? Spell it.
The Atlantic
200
Cling or hold onto the rocks.
What must plants and animals of the Rocky Short habitat be able to do to survive in this habitat?
200
How does "advertising coloration" benefit (help) the "host" animal?
It shows the animal what NOT to eat!
200
An animal WITHOUT a backbone is called an ______________.
Invertebrate
200
What is a "producer" in a food chain or web?
A plant which produces it own food.
300
What is the name of the smallest ocean and where is it located?
The Arctic or polar region of the globe.
300
What is the habitat of the Sea Otter?Kelp Bed
Kelp Bed
300
This adaptation allows fish to swim very fast.
What is "fusiform".
300
Name the largest animal on Earth.
Blue whale
300
Name a way ocean animals depend upon each other.
Food Helpful relationship
400
Name the oceans alphabetically.
Arctic, Atlantic, Indian, Pacific, and Southern
400
Name the 3 main layers or "life zones" of the open ocean.
Sunlight, Twilight and Midnight Zones
400
What is the most common color adaptation in fish?
Countershading
400
How might pollution/garbage in the ocean effect a sea turtle?
Strangulation-starvation Stranding
400
What is the main cause of "coral bleaching"?
Rise in ocean temperature
500
What is the name of the "newest" ocean recognized by geographers and oceanographers?
The Southern Ocean
500
The gravitational push and pull of the Earth and the Moon causes this.
Tides
500
What is the difference between "mimicry" and "blending in" and examples of each type (name an animal).
Animals that blend in look like their environment, animals that mimic are able to change the color and texture of their skin. Bobcat Octopus
500
Explain the effect of overpopulation of ONE species of animal in a habitat.
over-hunting or eating competition for space, food, mates disease
500
What is an effect of "coral bleaching"?
Loss of habitat Loss of food species
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