Aquatic Ecosystems

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What is the zone nearest to the shore that is warm, shallow, and sunlit?

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littoral

Front

Is the profundal zone cold and aphotic?

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True

Front

What landforms are created at river mouths by deposited sediment?

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deltas

Front

What are partially enclosed bodies of water where salt and freshwater mix called?

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estuaries

Front

What are low-lying and treeless areas called?

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marsh

Front

What is the term for the area of a lake or ocean that is deep enough to be dark and cold?

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profundal zone

Front

What type of ecosystem is characterized by the presence of saltwater and is influenced by tides?

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marine ecosystem

Front

What is the primary producer in aquatic ecosystems that performs photosynthesis?

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phytoplankton

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What is the term for the transition area between land and water ecosystems?

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wetland

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What type of aquatic ecosystem is formed where freshwater meets saltwater?

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estuary