Marine Sanctuaries
Biotic vs Abiotic
Trivia
Reflect
100
Name as many different marine ecosystems as you can.
(Page 8)
Coral Reef, Mangrove Forest, Deep Sea, Open Ocean, Kelp Forest, Polar Sea, Salt Marsh, Rocky Shore
100
What is a Biotic Fator?
(Page 6)
living things
100
Name the 5 Oceans
Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Artic, and Antarctic
100
Provide one example of something you choose to do that is positive for the environment.
answers will vary
200
When was the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary designated by NOAA as a marine sanctuary.
(Page 16)
1994
200
What is an Abiotic Factor?
Non-living things
200
Where did the Olympics start?
Greece
200
Provide one example of something you choose to do that is negative for the environment.
answers will vary
300
Name 4 locations of National Marine Sanctuaries on the East Coast.
(Page 14)
Thunder Bay, Flower Garden Banks, Florida Keys, Gray's Reef, Stellwagen Bank, Monitor,
300
Identify two biotic and two abiotic factors in the photograph.
Biotic - Trees and horses
Non-Biotic - Water and soil
300
What is the most populated city in the United States?
New York City
300
How do negative decisions affect marine ecosystems?
*Pollutes the water and air
*Can cause climate change
*Places pressure on the ecosystems to adapt
400
What is the purpose of a marine sanctuary?
Sanctuaries serve to protect all species and habitats, large, and small.
400
Choose one biotic and one abiotic factor and explain how they interact.
Soil provides nutrients for the plants
400
What year was the very first model of the iPhone released?
*Closest team gets the points!
2007
400
How do these photos taken before and after a forest fire demonstrate succession in the forest ecosystem?
Page 11 (3rd paragraph)
After a change occurs in an ecosystem, species progressively replace one another until they reach a stable community. This process is known as succession.