Into the Deep
Totally Tidal
Mythical Creatures
Our Oceans
Amazing Animals
100
True or False: Sunlight can reach the bottom of the ocean, regardless of how deep the water.
False. Light can only reach 1000 meters underwater.
100
How many arms do most sea star have?
Most have 5. Others have 6, 7, 10-15, or even 40!
100
What is the name of the creature pictured below?
Narwhal. Often thought to be a mythical creature, narwhals are 100% real marine mammals!
100
True or False: There are 7 oceans on Earth.
False.
100
Which animal is famous for the male carrying eggs in a pouch and eventually giving birth?
Seahorse
200
In which ocean is Challenger Deep, the deepest point in the oceans, located?
Pacific Ocean
200
True or False: Many animals that call tide pools home, such as sea stars, barnacles, and crabs, can live outside of the water for hours.
True. Because the water level is always changing in a tide pool, these animals have adapted to survive even when the tide is low.
200
What animal is believed to be the inspiration for the legendary Kraken (pictured here)?
Giant Squid, Colossal Squid, or Giant Octopus
200
What is the average depth of the ocean?
a. 3,500 feet
b. 6,700 feet
c. 12,100 feet
d. 19,800 feet
c. 12,100 feet
200
What animal with venomous tentacles is shown?
Sea anemone
300
The colossal _______ has 8 arms, two tentacles, weighs up to 1500 pounds, and can reach lengths of over 40 feet.
Squid
300
What is the tasty-sounding name of this tide pool invertebrate?
Sea cucumber
300
What famous mythological creature, supposedly living in a lake in Scotland, is pictured here?
The Loch Ness Monster
300
Ocean depth is separated into 5 zones. What is the zone located from the surface to 650 feet called? Hint: it is the zone that receives by far the most sunlight.
Sunlight zone/Epipelagic Zone
300
Which animal is both the largest animal in the ocean and is believed to be the largest animal to ever exist?
Blue whale
400
What common plastic item was found at the bottom of the deepest point in the ocean, the Mariana Trench? (hint: you find a lot of them at the grocery store)
Plastic Bag or Grocery Bag
400
What is the average temperature of the water in the chilly tide pools of California?
50°F to 60°F (any answer in this range works!)
400
An oarfish (pictured here) is believed to be the inspiration for what legendary creature?
Sea Serpent or Sea Dragon
400
What is one way the ocean affects our everyday life, even here in South Dakota? (There are multiple correct answers!)
Causes changes in weather; produces oxygen; provides medicine; provides food; allows for transportation of people & things
400
What is the fastest swimming animal in the ocean?
Sailfish. They can reach speeds of nearly 70 miles per hour.
500
What is the name of this deep sea fish that uses a light up lure to attract other fish?
Anglerfish
500
What celestial (outer space) body causes the tides?
The moon
500
What large, slow moving, seagrass-loving ocean mammal was commonly mistaken for a mermaid by early sailors?
Manatee
500
What are the 5 oceans on Earth? You will get 100 points for each ocean you can name.
Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Artic, Southern
500
Famous for its incredible blue blood, what animal is pictured below? 
Horseshoe crab