Benthic Zone Quiz
The deepest and darkest waters of the ocean are found in the benthic zone. Can you move past your fear of the dark to get all the answers correct? Let's see how you do!
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What is the distance range for the benthic zone?
- A.
From the surface of the water to 200 meters below
- B.
From 200 meters below to the ocean floor
- C.
From the lowtide mark to the continental shelf
- D.
The bottom of the ocean floor
Correct Answer
D. The bottom of the ocean floorExplanation
The benthic zone refers to the bottom of the ocean floor, so the correct answer is "The bottom of the ocean floor." This zone starts from the lowest point of the ocean and extends downward. It is the deepest part of the ocean where organisms live and is typically characterized by low light, high pressure, and cold temperatures.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Organisms that live in the benthic zone are
- A.
Producers.
- B.
Plants.
- C.
Scavengers.
- D.
Plankton.
Correct Answer
C. Scavengers.Explanation
The correct answer is scavengers. Organisms that live in the benthic zone are primarily scavengers, which means they feed on dead or decaying organic matter. They play a crucial role in the ecosystem by breaking down and recycling nutrients, helping to maintain the balance of the benthic community. Producers, such as plants and plankton, are more commonly found in the photic zone where sunlight is available for photosynthesis.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Sunlight reaches the benthic zone in
- A.
Ponds.
- B.
Deep lakes.
- C.
Ocean.
- D.
Nonsense! Sunlight never reaches the benthic zone.
Correct Answer
A. Ponds.Explanation
Sunlight reaches the benthic zone in ponds because ponds are shallow bodies of water with clear water, allowing sunlight to penetrate to the bottom. In contrast, deep lakes and the ocean have deeper water and higher levels of turbidity, which prevent sunlight from reaching the benthic zone. The statement "Nonsense! Sunlight never reaches the benthic zone" is incorrect because sunlight can indeed reach the benthic zone in certain environments, such as ponds.Rate this question:
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- 4.
You walk into Lake Erie and your feet are squishing into the mud under the water. Your feet are touching the ______ zone.
- A.
Neritic
- B.
Benthic
- C.
Oceanic
- D.
Aphotic
Correct Answer
B. BenthicExplanation
The correct answer is benthic. The benthic zone refers to the bottom of a body of water, including the sediment and organisms that live there. In this scenario, since the person's feet are sinking into the mud under the water, they are in contact with the benthic zone of Lake Erie.Rate this question:
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- 5.
True or False? You would see the organism in the picture below in the benthic zone.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The correct answer is True because the benthic zone refers to the bottom of a body of water, such as a lake or ocean, where the organism in the picture is likely to be found. This zone is characterized by low light levels, high pressure, and a sediment-covered substrate, which provides a suitable habitat for benthic organisms. Therefore, it is likely that the organism in the picture would be found in the benthic zone.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What is the main food source for organisms in the benthic zone?
- A.
Phytoplankton
- B.
Zooplankton
- C.
Detritus
- D.
Bread from humans
Correct Answer
C. DetritusExplanation
Detritus refers to the dead organic matter that settles at the bottom of aquatic ecosystems. It includes decaying plant and animal material, as well as fecal matter. Organisms in the benthic zone, which is the bottom of a body of water, rely on detritus as their main food source. This organic matter provides nutrients and energy for various organisms, such as bacteria, worms, and bottom-dwelling fish. They break down the detritus, recycling its nutrients back into the ecosystem. Phytoplankton and zooplankton are typically found in the pelagic zone, not the benthic zone, and are not the primary food source for benthic organisms. The option "Bread from humans" is not a natural food source in the benthic zone.Rate this question:
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- 7.
In what types of bodies of water would you find the benthic zone?
- A.
Ponds
- B.
Deep lakes
- C.
Oceans
- D.
Both B and C
- E.
All of the above
Correct Answer
E. All of the aboveExplanation
The benthic zone refers to the bottom or lowest level of a body of water, including the sediments and organisms that inhabit it. Ponds, deep lakes, and oceans all have a benthic zone, as they all have a bottom where sediments settle and various organisms live. Therefore, the correct answer is "All of the above" as all of these bodies of water contain a benthic zone.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Deep sea submarines have discovered sponges and worm colonies that live in the bottom of the ocean. Where do these organisms get theri energy from?
- A.
The Sun
- B.
Deep sea fish bring them food
- C.
Bacteria that use energy from chemicals
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. Bacteria that use energy from chemicalsExplanation
Deep sea organisms such as sponges and worm colonies obtain their energy from bacteria that use energy from chemicals. These bacteria, known as chemosynthetic bacteria, are able to convert inorganic compounds, such as hydrogen sulfide or methane, into organic matter through a process called chemosynthesis. This provides a source of energy for the deep sea organisms, as sunlight cannot penetrate to the depths of the ocean where they live.Rate this question:
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- 9.
True of False?You would see the organism in the picture below in the benthic zone?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The correct answer is True because the benthic zone refers to the lowest level of a body of water where organisms live on or near the bottom. Since the question states that there is an organism in the picture, it implies that the organism is living in the benthic zone.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Why are there no photosynthetic plants in the benthic zone of the ocean?
- A.
No ground for the roots to embed themselves
- B.
No sunlight
- C.
Not enough chemicals
- D.
Not enough nutrients
Correct Answer
B. No sunlightExplanation
Photosynthetic plants require sunlight to carry out the process of photosynthesis, which is essential for their survival and growth. The benthic zone of the ocean refers to the bottom of the ocean floor, which is characterized by low light levels or complete darkness. As a result, there is a lack of sunlight in this zone, making it unsuitable for photosynthetic plants to thrive. Without sunlight, these plants cannot produce energy through photosynthesis, leading to their absence in the benthic zone of the ocean.Rate this question:
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