Aquatic Biomes

Front

What are the deepest parts of the ocean called?

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trenches

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Front

True or False: Mangroves protect coastlines from erosion by acting as a natural barrier and flood defense.

Back

True

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Front

Where do warm ocean currents generally come from?

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The Equator

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

What type of consumer is an organism that ONLY eats other consumers?

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carnivore

Front

Estuaries are very productive ecosystems because they receive water from which sources?

Back

Rivers and Oceans

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Front

What is an aquatic biome characterized by saltwater and includes oceans and seas?

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Marine Biome

Front

What is the term for the area where freshwater from rivers meets and mixes with saltwater from the ocean?

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Estuary

Front

What type of aquatic biome is characterized by low salinity and includes lakes and ponds?

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Freshwater Biome

Front

What is the primary role of phytoplankton in aquatic ecosystems?

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They are primary producers that convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Front

What is the significance of coral reefs in marine ecosystems?

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They provide habitat for diverse marine life and protect coastlines.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5