Estuary Web Quest
Answer the following questions on notebook paper (Study Guide)
Present the following information on a standard sized poster. (Alternative Assessment)
Apopka High School Marine Science Web Page Estuary
http://darter.ocps.k12.fl.us/classroom/klenk/Estuary.htm
BIOL 331Lecture 14 Estuaries
http://www.puc.edu/Faculty/Bryan_Ness/b331l18_Estuaries.htm
EPA National Estuary Program
http://www.epa.gov/owow/estuaries/about1.htm
Hatfield Marine Science Center and read the entire site devoted to the Yaquina Bay estuary.
http://secchi.hmsc.orst.edu/education/estuary/estuary.html
Where are Estuaries found?
Define estuary.
What are other name for estuaries (at least three)
Describe and illustrate an estuary
Describe the difference between estuaries on the East and West coasts
10 pts.
Describe the abiotic variations found in estuaries
What physical and chemical factors vary in estuaries?
Describe and illustrate a salt wedge.
How do tides effect abiotic conditions of an estuary?
10 pts
Discuss how estuaries trap nutrients and how that relates to their productivity.
Describe the two sources of nutrients for estuaries?
How do estuaries' productivity compare to other biomes?
What are the two types of producers?
10 pts
Describe and illustrate the habitat and organisms in the Sea (eel) grass or subtidal zone
Describe trophic levels, life styles (sessile or nekton) and symbiotic relationships
10 pts
Describe and illustrate the habitat and organisms in the Mudflat zone
Describe trophic levels, life styles (sessile or nekton) and symbiotic relationships
10 pts
Describe and illustrate the habitat and organisms in the Salt Marsh zone
(cord grass, pickleweed, salt grass)
Describe trophic levels, life styles (sessile or nekton) and symbiotic relationships
10 pts
Describe and illustrate the food web of an estuary
10 pts
Why are estuaries important?
Ecological (local and migratory species) and Economical (fisheries and flood prevention)
Why are estuaries called the nurseries of the sea?
10 pts
What are some man caused factors that cause estuary destruction?
Describe at least three.
What can we do to protect estuaries?
10 pts
Aesthetics
Professional, Creative, typed, readable, appropriate size,
neat, good use of space & color
10 pts
Total Points
Test will be 53 points, curved to 50 points and doubled to equal this assessment points.
100 pts