4 - A (make connections)
5 - A (eg Georges Bank, Grand Banks of Newfoundland))
3. What feeding strategy and adaptation would an organism that lived in the abyssopelagic zone most likely use in order to survive, and why?
A. Scavenge dead matter on the ocean floor because it is difficult to find prey in the darkness.
B. Use bioluminescence to scare away predators because in total darkness they will be afraid of the light
C. Use camouflage to blend into coral and rocks because prey can be easily ambushed
D. Produce their own food through photosynthesis due to the lack of nutrients on the ocean floor
My Answer: A?
4. Interpreting the results of an experiment requires critical thinking skills and the ability to make connections across data. Which skill would most likely benefit a scientist who is doing this?
A. Creativity
B. Inflexibility
C. Time management
D. Memorization
My Answer: B?
5. During upwelling, nutrient-rich water rises to the surface. How would this most likely affect the biotic components of the ecosystems where the upwelling is taking place?
A. Increase in species numbers and diversity
B. Decrease in currents and tides
C. Increase in salinity
D. Increase in temperature
My Answer: B?
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