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No-Sweat Bubble Test

April 2011

 

1
Sharks are a top __.
  1. threat
  2. predator
  3. prey
  4. ecosystem
2
Which of the following is another term for delicacy?
  1. rare treat
  2. delicate object
  3. common snack
  4. all of the above
3
Which organism is part of the ocean's food web?
  1. seals
  2. plankton
  3. sharks
  4. all of the above
4
For which animal do sharks sometimes mistake for surfers?
  1. swordfish
  2. sea otters
  3. seals
  4. tuna
5
Which of the following is an example of bycatch?
  1. tuna
  2. sharks
  3. dolphins
  4. It depends on what species is being targeted.
6
What is the term for a proposed law?
  1. act
  2. bill
  3. rule
  4. proposal
7
Which group of people are surprisingly supportive of shark protection?
  1. fishermen
  2. scuba divers
  3. shark-attack survivors
  4. chefs
8
Which of the following is NOT a reason for the decrease in sharks' numbers?
  1. Sharks' prey is becoming harder to find.
  2. Sharks are fished for meat.
  3. Sharks are caught for their fins.
  4. Sharks are caught accidentally as bycatch.
9
In a typical ecosystem, __ often outnumber __.
  1. prey, predators
  2. predators, prey
  3. shark fins, shark teeth
  4. fish, plankton
10
What is the author's main idea?
  1. Sharks are suffering from habitat loss because of human development.
  2. Sharks are an important part of the ecosystem.
  3. Sharks frequently attack surfers.
  4. A group of shark-attack survivors are working to protect sharks.
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