Plankton Power!
Explore the fascinating world of plankton with this engaging worksheet for Grade 5 science students. Learn about phytoplankton, zooplankton, and their vital role in aquatic ecosystems.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use complete sentences for short answer questions.
Plankton are tiny organisms that float in the water, from oceans to lakes. Even though they are small, they are extremely important for all life on Earth!
1. What does the word 'plankton' mean in Greek?
Swimmer
Drifter
Diver
Floater
2. Which type of plankton makes its own food using sunlight?
Zooplankton
Phytoplankton
Both a and b
Neither a nor b
3. The two main types of plankton are and .
4. Plankton are the base of the ocean's , meaning many other animals depend on them for food.
5. Phytoplankton produce a lot of the we breathe.
6. All plankton are plants.
True
False
7. Whales eat large amounts of plankton.
True
False
8. Explain why plankton are so important to ocean ecosystems.