Exploring Rock Pools: A Coastal Habitat

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What is a rock pool?

  • A puddle on a rock that fills with rain
  • A pool of seawater left behind in rocks at low tide (correct)
  • A pool made by people at the beach
  • A deep hole in the sand

When is the best time to explore rock pools?

  • At sunset
  • At low tide (correct)
  • During a storm
  • At high tide

What causes water to stay in a rock pool?

  • The rocks hold the seawater (correct)
  • The waves wash away the water
  • The sun dries the pool
  • The sand soaks it up

Where do you usually find rock pools?

<p>On rocky shores by the ocean (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do rock pools change all the time?

<p>Tides and weather change them (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What makes rock pools salty?

<p>Seawater (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is NOT found in a rock pool?

<p>Dolphins (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do some creatures in rock pools hide under rocks?

<p>To stay cool and safe (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to rock pools when the tide comes in?

<p>They get covered by the sea (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are rock pools important?

<p>For sea creatures to live and hide (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

What is a rock pool?

A pool of seawater left behind in rocks at low tide.

Best time to explore rock pools?

Low tide, when the water has receded and more rock pools are exposed.

Why water stays in a rock pool?

The rocks form a natural container that holds the seawater.

Where to find rock pools?

Rocky shores by the ocean, where the pools can form naturally.

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Why rock pools change?

Tides and weather patterns are constantly changing the water level and conditions.

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What makes rock pools salty?

Seawater, which is naturally salty, fills the rock pools.

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NOT found in a rock pool?

Dolphins are marine mammals that live in the open ocean, not in shallow rock pools.

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Creatures hide under rocks?

Under rocks to stay cool, safe, and hidden from predators.

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Rock pools when tide comes in?

They get covered by the sea, becoming part of the larger ocean environment.

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Why are rock pools important?

They provide a habitat for sea creatures to live and hide.

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Study Notes

  • A rock pool is a pool of seawater left behind in rocks at low tide.
  • The best time to explore rock pools is at low tide.
  • The rocks hold the seawater, allowing water to stay in a rock pool.
  • Rock pools are usually found on rocky shores by the ocean.
  • Tides and weather cause rock pools to change all the time.
  • Seawater is what makes rock pools salty.
  • Dolphins are not found in a rock pool.
  • Creatures in rock pools hide under rocks to stay cool and safe.
  • Rock pools get covered by the sea when the tide comes in.
  • Rock pools are important for sea creatures to live and hide.

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