HM Unit 4 Test

HM Unit 4 Test

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Flashcard

Biology

12th Grade

Hard

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15 questions

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are estuary plants?

Back

Plants that thrive in the brackish waters of estuaries, such as mangroves, sea rush, oioi, and jointed rush.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a marsh?

Back

A wetland that is dominated by herbaceous plants and has a greater proportion of open water surface compared to other wetlands.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are some threats to marine plants?

Back

Dredging, prop scars, and coastal development are all threats to marine plants.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of habitat do mangroves thrive in?

Back

Mangroves thrive in estuarine habitats, where freshwater meets saltwater.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Do many marine fish use open waters as nursery grounds?

Back

False, many marine fish use salt marshes as nursery grounds for their young.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the definition of an estuary?

Back

An estuary is a coastal area where freshwater from rivers meets and mixes with saltwater from the ocean.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What role do mangroves play in coastal ecosystems?

Back

Mangroves provide habitat for wildlife, protect shorelines from erosion, and filter pollutants from water.

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