Env Sci, Ch 7, Aquatic Ecosystems, Sec 1 and 2 Flashcard

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Microscopic organisms that float near the surface of the water are called

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plankton

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The plankton that are microscopic and plant like are called

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phytoplankton

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The plankton that is animal-like is called

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zooplankton

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______ are all organisms that swim freely, independent of currents.

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Nekton

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Organisms that live on the bottom of aquatic ecosystems are known as

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benthic

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The zone near the shoreline in a lake is known as the _________________zone.

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littoral

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An increase in the amount of nutrients in a lake is known as 

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eutrophication 

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____________________are wetlands that contain non-woody plants.

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marshes

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_____________ are wetlands that are dominated by woody plants, such as trees.

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swamps

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What is man doing that is harming wetlands?

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By draining them for farmland & building homes and businesses on them.