What's That Vocab?
Define entangled
To get wrapped in
Name the 6 ecosystems we discussed in Unit 5
Kelp forest, coral reef, mangrove forest, estuaries, open ocean and deep sea
What do marine biologists do?
Marine biologists study the ocean.
How do producers gain energy?
Through photosynthesis and chemosynthesis
Bonus: What is bioluminescence?
When an organism can light up their body
Define adaptation
a special characteristic that helps an animal adapt to its environment
What 2 ecosystems lie beside the coastlines of land?
Mangrove forest and estuaries
When marine biologists take a picture, they get a ________. (Hint: use the root word that means light)
Photograph
How do consumers gain energy?
By consuming other organisms
What is a gyre?
A. an animal in the deep sea
B. the circular motion of water caused by currents
C. an adaptation that helps sea animals eat
B. the circular motion of water caused by currents
Define contradict
To show the opposite
Which zone do most producers (organisms that make their own energy) live?
Sunlight zone
Name 1 task that marine biologists do
Possible answers: collect samples, use technology to study the ocean, study organisms, protect the ocean ecosystem
Bonus: How do decomposers gain energy?
Through waste and dead material
Give an example of 1 adaptation an organism can have
Possible examples: bioluminescence, slowing down their heart rate, changes to body structure
Define clarity
The characteristic of being easily understood or being able to see through
BONUS: Give 2 examples of abiotic factors in an ecosystem
Possible answers: salt levels, water temperature, distance from the surface, land formations
Name 1 piece of equipment a marine biologist uses
Possible answers: waterproof tablet, waterproof camera, secchi disk, scuba gear
What are the four kinds of consumers? (Hint: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th)
Primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary consumers
Use the word, cluster, in a sentence
Up to you teacher!
Bonus: What is a mollusk?
A. A producer in the deep sea that uses bioluminscence
B. An organism with a soft body and hard shell
C. A kind of detritivore
An organism with a soft body and hard shell
Give 2 examples of biotic factors in an ecosystem
Possible answers: plants, animals, microorganisms, fungi, or specific names of organisms
Summarize the passage in 5 words:
Owens had a disease called sickle cell anemia, which prevented her from diving. The higher water pressure in the deeper parts of the ocean can be dangerous for people with sickle cell.
Up to you teacher!
What is the trophic pyramid?
A pyramid diagram that shows the flow of energy between the level of organisms
What is a biography?
A. A true piece of writing that tells a story about someone's life.
B. The study of life and writing
C. A piece of fictional writing based on someone's life
A. A true piece of writing that tells a story about someone's life