Florida Keys Habitats
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Professional Development
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9th - 12th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
ARIANE PRICHARD
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78 Slides • 27 Questions
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The coral zone that is typically found farthest from shore is called the
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How do the underwater habitats shown in the last image support the overall health of the Florida Keys ecosystem?
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Multiple Choice
Why are the habitats of the Florida Keys considered important for both the environment and people?
They provide unique ecosystems and support biodiversity
They are popular tourist destinations only
They are mainly used for fishing and boating
They have no significant impact on the environment
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In what ways do you think the unique atmosphere and environment of the Florida Keys, as described by Rachel Carson, might influence the lives of people and wildlife living there?
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Multiple Choice
Which zone on the map is located between the Tropic of Cancer and 30°N latitude?
Temperate Zone
Tropic Zone
Subtropic Zone
Equatorial Zone
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Multiple Select
Which of the following are likely to be found in a seagrass habitat as shown in the third image?
Small fish
Seahorses
Cacti
Crabs
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The underwater scene in the fourth image shows a coral
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Multiple Choice
What animal is shown clinging to the mangrove roots in the left panel of the fifth image?
Seahorse
Octopus
Starfish
Crab
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Multiple Select
Which of the following habitats are depicted across the images in the last slide?
Mangrove
Coral reef
Desert
Seagrass
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following habitats is NOT found in the Florida Keys according to the map?
Mangroves
Seagrass
Coral Reef
Desert
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Describe the relationship between mangroves, seagrass, and coral reefs in the Florida Keys ecosystem.
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The trees with roots that grow above the water in the Florida Keys are called
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Multiple Select
Which of the following are benefits provided by mangroves in the Florida Keys?
Protecting shorelines from erosion
Providing habitat for marine life
Increasing desertification
Filtering pollutants from water
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Multiple Choice
What is a unique feature of mangrove trees shown in the images?
They have floating leaves
They have roots above the water
They grow only in deserts
They have flowers year-round
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Multiple Choice
Which habitat is shown in the area circled in red in the first image?
Seagrass bed
Mangrove forest
Patch reef
Bank reef
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How does seagrass contribute to the marine ecosystem?
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Multiple Choice
Arrange the following coral reef zones in order from closest to shore to farthest: Hardbottom, Patch Reef, Bank Reef.
Hardbottom, Patch Reef, Bank Reef
Patch Reef, Hardbottom, Bank Reef
Bank Reef, Patch Reef, Hardbottom
Patch Reef, Bank Reef, Hardbottom
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Multiple Select
Which of the following features are characteristic of a hardbottom coral habitat?
Presence of seagrass
Low-relief rocky substrate
Dense coral cover
Located closest to shore
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Compare and contrast the patch reef and bank reef zones in terms of their structure and location within the coral reef system.
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Describe the relationship between coral reefs, seagrass beds, and mangroves as shown in the diagram. Why is this relationship important for coastal ecosystems?
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Multiple Choice
Based on the map, which area is most likely to have a high concentration of seagrass beds?
Florida Bay
Atlantic Ocean
Gulf of Mexico
Everglades
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Multiple Select
Which of the following are examples of abiotic factors in an ecosystem?
Sunlight
Temperature
Fish
Sediment
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes the main difference between the biotic and abiotic components of an ecosystem?
Biotic components are living things, while abiotic components are non-living factors.
Biotic components are non-living things, while abiotic components are living factors.
Biotic components include sunlight and temperature, while abiotic components include plants and animals.
Biotic components are only found in the ocean, while abiotic components are only found on land.
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The study of the interactions of the community (biotic) and the environment (abiotic) is called
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Explain how seagrass ecosystems might be affected by changes in salinity and nutrients in their environment.
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Open Ended
Reflecting on Rachel Carson's quote, what makes the atmosphere and environment of the Florida Keys unique compared to other coastal areas you know?
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Multiple Choice
Based on the map and data provided, which habitat type covers the largest area in the Florida Keys?
Seagrass beds
Mangrove forest
Tidal creek
Coral reef
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