Barrier Islands Proprof Quiz # 1 2018

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    What is the original source of energy for the entire seashore community?  

    • The original source of energy is the sun.
    • The original source of energy is the ocean.
    • The original source of energy are the producers.
    • The original source of energy is the moon and tides.
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The Barrier Islands ProProf Quiz #1 2018 explores coastal and marine ecosystems, focusing on zones such as intertidal, subtidal, and supratidal. Key topics include substrate characteristics and the influence of major currents on North Carolina's climate. This quiz enhances understanding of marine biology and coastal geography.

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  • 2. 
    What are the three basic components of a food web? - ProProfs

    What are the three basic components of a food web?

    • Three basic components of a food web are producers, consumers and decomposers.

    • Three basic components of a food web are producers, consumers, scavengers and decomposers.

    • Three basic components of a food web are producers, bacteria and fungi.

    • Three basic components of a food web are autotrophs, heterotrophs and heliotrophs.

    Correct Answer
    A. Three basic components of a food web are producers, consumers and decomposers.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Three basic components of a food web are producers, consumers and decomposers." This answer accurately identifies the three main groups of organisms involved in a food web. Producers, such as plants or algae, convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis. Consumers, including animals, obtain energy by consuming other organisms. Decomposers, such as bacteria and fungi, break down dead organic matter and recycle nutrients back into the ecosystem. These three components are essential for the flow of energy and nutrients within a food web.

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  • 3. 

      What is a unit of life?

    • A unit of life is an ecological community with plant and animal components acting together as an interdependent group.

    • A unit of life is an ecological community that looks at nature as complete.

    • A unit of life is an ecological community is 15-25 ppt. in an estuary, 35 ppt. in the ocean.

    Correct Answer
    A. A unit of life is an ecological community with plant and animal components acting together as an interdependent group.
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    Match the location where the subtidal zone is found.

    • Between the high and low tide lines

    • Above the high tide line

    • Below the water line

    • Between the sand bar and the berm

    • Between the swash zone (shoreface where waves break) and the dune

    Correct Answer
    A. Below the water line
    Explanation
    The subtidal zone is found below the water line. This refers to the area that is permanently submerged underwater, even during low tide. It is the region where marine organisms live and thrive, and it is characterized by its constant exposure to water.

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  • 5. 
    Identify each of the seven barrier island coastal habitats in order from 1-7: - ProProfs

    Identify each of the seven barrier island coastal habitats in order from 1-7:

    • Ocean, Ocean Beach, Sand Dune, Maritime Forest, Salt Marsh, Sound, Tidal Flat.

    • Ocean, Ocean Beach, Sand Dune, Maritime Forest, Salt Marsh, Sound, Rock Jetty.

    • Ocean Beach, Ocean, Sand Dune, Maritime Forest, Salt Marsh, Sound, Tidal Flat.

    • Ocean, Longshore Current, Sand Dune, Maritime Forest, Salt Marsh, Sound, Tidal Flat.

    Correct Answer
    A. Ocean, Ocean Beach, Sand Dune, Maritime Forest, Salt Marsh, Sound, Tidal Flat.
  • 6. 

    Choose the best definition of a barrier island.

    • A Barrier Island is a long, narrow body of sand separated from the mainland by a sound and from other islands by inlets at both ends.

    • A Barrier Island is a short, wide body of sand separated from the mainland by a sound and from other islands by inlets at both ends.

    • A Barrier Island is a long, narrow body of sand separated from other islands by a sound.

    • A Barrier Island is a body of sand separated from the mainland by an inlet.

    Correct Answer
    A. A Barrier Island is a long, narrow body of sand separated from the mainland by a sound and from other islands by inlets at both ends.
    Explanation
    A barrier island is a long, narrow body of sand that is separated from the mainland by a sound and is also separated from other islands by inlets at both ends.

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  • 7. 
    IDENTIFY: The two major currents that affect North Carolina's climate. - ProProfs

    IDENTIFY: The two major currents that affect North Carolina's climate.

    • Laborador/Virginia and the Gulf Stream currents

    • Gulf of Mexico and Laborador/Virginia currents

    • Canadian and Gulf of Mexico currents

    • Coast of Greenland and Gulf Stream currents

    • Between the swash zone (shoreface where waves break) and the dune

    Correct Answer
    A. Laborador/Virginia and the Gulf Stream currents
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Laborador/Virginia and the Gulf Stream currents. These two major currents have a significant impact on North Carolina's climate. The Laborador/Virginia current is a cold current that flows southward along the coast, bringing cooler temperatures to the region. The Gulf Stream current, on the other hand, is a warm current that flows northward just offshore, bringing warmer temperatures to the area. The interaction between these two currents influences the temperature and weather patterns in North Carolina.

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    What is a berm and where is it found?

    • The back dune end of the supratidal zone

    • The movement of sand offshore during a storm

    • The supratidal ledge of sand at the high tide line

    • The edge of the swash (shoreface where waves break) zone

    Correct Answer
    A. The supratidal ledge of sand at the high tide line
    Explanation
    A berm is a supratidal ledge of sand that is found at the high tide line. It is a raised area of sand that acts as a natural barrier between the beach and the land behind it. The berm is formed by the deposition of sand and sediment brought in by waves and tides. It helps to protect the land from erosion and provides a buffer zone between the ocean and the coastal area.

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  • 9. 

    How is energy passed through the community?  

    • Energy is passed through the community through feeding relationships.

    • Energy is passed through the community as organisms move about their habitat.

    • Energy is passed through the community through organism decomposition.

    • Energy is passed through the community as organisms breed and grow.

    Correct Answer
    A. Energy is passed through the community through feeding relationships.
    Explanation
    Energy is passed through the community through feeding relationships. This means that energy is transferred from one organism to another as they consume each other. This process occurs in a food chain or food web, where energy flows from producers (plants) to primary consumers (herbivores) to secondary consumers (carnivores) and so on. Each organism obtains energy by consuming other organisms, and this energy is then used for growth, reproduction, and other life processes. Feeding relationships are essential for the transfer of energy and the functioning of ecosystems.

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  • 10. 

    Match the location where the intertidal zone is found.

    • Between the high and low tide lines

    • Above the high tide line

    • Below the high tide line

    • Between the sand bar and the berm

    • Between the swash zone (shoreface where waves break) and the dune

    Correct Answer
    A. Between the high and low tide lines
    Explanation
    The intertidal zone is the area that is located between the high and low tide lines. This zone is exposed to the air during low tide and submerged during high tide. It is characterized by a diverse range of organisms that are adapted to survive in both marine and terrestrial conditions.

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  • 11. 

    Match the location where the supratidal zone is found.

    • Between the high and low tide lines

    • Above the high tide line

    • Below the high tide line

    • Between the sand bar and the berm

    • Between the swash zone (shoreface where waves break) and the dune

    Correct Answer
    A. Above the high tide line
    Explanation
    The supratidal zone is found above the high tide line. This means that it is the area on the shore that is not reached by the highest tides. It is typically dry and only gets wet during extreme high tides or storm surges. This zone is also known as the splash zone, as it is occasionally splashed by waves but not submerged in water on a regular basis.

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  • 12. 
    What effect does the elevation and slope of the island have on habitats? - ProProfs

    What effect does the elevation and slope of the island have on habitats?

    • Elevation and slope determine how far a tidal zone extends into a habitat.

    • Elevation and slope determine how much erosion is in a habitat.

    • Elevation and slope determine the producers in a community.

    • Elevation and slope determine the size of the barrier island.

    Correct Answer
    A. Elevation and slope determine how far a tidal zone extends into a habitat.
    Explanation
    The elevation and slope of an island can determine how far a tidal zone extends into a habitat. This is because the elevation and slope affect the movement of water and the level of tidal influence. If an island has a steep slope, the tidal zone may be limited to a smaller area, whereas a gentle slope may allow the tidal zone to extend further inland. Similarly, a higher elevation may result in a larger tidal zone, while a lower elevation may restrict the tidal influence. Therefore, the elevation and slope of an island directly impact the extent of the tidal zone within a habitat.

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  • 13. 

    How does water level affect organisms in the subtidal zone?

    • Organisms need to be able to breathe water or hold their breath for long periods of time.

    • Organisms need to adapt to alternating between being exposed or submerged.

    • Organisms need to adapt to alternating between breathing or being submerged.

    • Organisms need to adapt to alternating between being submerged or holding their breath for long periods of time.

    Correct Answer
    A. Organisms need to be able to breathe water or hold their breath for long periods of time.
    Explanation
    The water level in the subtidal zone affects organisms because they need to be able to breathe underwater or hold their breath for long periods of time. This is because the subtidal zone is a part of the ocean that is always submerged, so organisms living in this zone need to have adaptations that allow them to survive in an underwater environment.

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  • 14. 

    Substrate is:

    • Bottom material ocean organisms live in or on.

    • Bottom material found in the ocean.

    • Bottom material organisms live in or on.

    • Subtidal nutrients

    Correct Answer
    A. Bottom material organisms live in or on.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Bottom material organisms live in or on." This option accurately describes the term "substrate" as the material that provides a surface for organisms to live on or in. It refers to the physical environment where organisms can attach or burrow, such as rocks, sediments, or other solid surfaces in the ocean.

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