Glencoe Biology

Section 3: Aquatic Ecosystems

Self-Check Quizzes-English

1
Material that is deposited by water, wind, or glaciers is called ____.
A)littoral material
B)biotic material
C)sediment
D)plankton
2
Low levels of sunlight and oxygen characterize which lake zone?
A)limnetic
B)profundal
C)littoral
D)biotic
3
Look at the various zones in this ocean ecosystem. Of the zones shown here, which is able to support autotrophic producers?
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A)aphotic
B)benthic
C)photic
D)abyssal
4
What are two features of coral reefs?
A)prevent shore erosion and live symbiotically with algae
B)cause shore erosion and act as a parasite to algae
C)exist in benthic zone and kill off other sea life
D)exist in abyssal zone and lack polyps
5
What is the difference between oligotrophic and eutrophic lakes?
A)Eutrophic lakes are low in nutrients.
B)Oligotrophic lakes are low in nutrients
C)Oligotrophic lakes support diverse life.
D)Eutrophic lakes usually are found at higher altitudes.
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