Aphotic Zone Quiz
The aphotic zone is normally the zone that everyone thinks of deep sea monsters coming from. While that is true, there are also plenty of other interesting facts about this dark zone. Let's see how you handle this quiz! Good Luck!
- 1.
What is the distance range for the aphotic zone?
- A.
From the surface to 200 meters below
- B.
From 200 meters to the bottom of the ocean floor
- C.
From the low tidemark to the continental shelf
- D.
The bottom of the ocean floor
Correct Answer
B. From 200 meters to the bottom of the ocean floor -
- 2.
In what types of bodies of water does the aphotic zone exist?
- A.
Ponds
- B.
Deep lakes
- C.
Oceans
- D.
Both B and C
- E.
There is always an aphotic zone in every body of water
Correct Answer
D. Both B and C -
- 3.
Complete the following analogy:Coral reef:Rainforest as _______:________
- A.
Aphotic zone:Grasslands
- B.
Aphotic zone:Deciduous forest
- C.
Aphotic zone:Desert
- D.
Aphotic zone:Savanna
Correct Answer
C. Aphotic zone:Desert -
- 4.
True or False?You would see the organism in the picture below in the aphotic zone.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 5.
Organisms in the aphotic zone have to adapt to what types of conditions?
- A.
Cold temperature and darkness
- B.
Cold temperature and light
- C.
Warm temperature and less pressure
- D.
Warm temperature and light
Correct Answer
A. Cold temperature and darkness -
- 6.
What is the main source of food in the aphotic zone?
- A.
Phytoplankton
- B.
Zooplankton
- C.
Fish
- D.
Detritus
Correct Answer
D. Detritus -
- 7.
Animals that live in the aphotic zone typically have what type of coloration on their body?
- A.
Dark upperside
- B.
Light underside
- C.
Spotted coloring
- D.
Horizontal stripes
Correct Answer
A. Dark upperside -
- 8.
The aphotic zone is a(n) _______________ zone of the ocean.
- A.
New
- B.
Horizontal
- C.
Bright
- D.
Vertical
Correct Answer
D. Vertical -
- 9.
True or False?You would find the organism in the picture below in the aphotic zone.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 10.
Many of the organisms that live in aphotic zone as classified as _________.
- A.
Producers
- B.
Consumers
- C.
Scavengers
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. Scavengers -
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