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What are the 2 types of aquatic biomes?
rivers and streams
lakes and oceans
marine and fresh water
marine and oceanic
The kind of wetland formed where saltwater and fresh water meet is called
brujeria
estuary
swamp
marsh
_________ is the amount of salt dissolved in water.
Temperature
Salinity
Nutrients
Pressure
Wetland dominated by small trees and woody shrubs
benthic zone
glade
marsh
swamp
As rivers flow from their headwaters in the mountains down to flatter areas they become
more narrow, faster, warmer
faster, more narrow, colder
wider, warmer, slower
wider, colder, faster
These man-made structures are a threat to river ecosystems
dams
satellites
solar panels
none of these
The area of an aquatic ecosystem that is near shallow, near shore, & has an abundance of sunlight & wildlife
benthic zone
littoral zone
limnetic zone
sunlight zone
An ecosystem where water covers the soil or water is near the surface of the soil is called
a desert
an ocean
an estuary
a wetland
What aquatic biome is characterized by flowing fresh water?
Lakes/Ponds
Mangroves Swamps
Rivers/Streams
Coral Reefs
What is the single most important difference between the marine, freshwater, and estuary biomes?
Salinity (dissolved salt)
Sunlight
Oxygen
Amount of Water
Adaptations in the deep ocean might include
the ability for plants to excrete salt water
the ability to hold on to rocks against strong current
strong swimming abilities
glowing bacteria to signal in the dark
Adaptations in the river biome might include the ability to ___________
ability to produce energy from sulfur
excrete salt water
resist a strong current
conserve oxygen by not moving
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