Aquatic Biomes and Ecosystems

Front

Which of the following is considered a wetland? Swamps only, Marshes only, Bogs only, All of the above.

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All of the above.

Front

Which of the following is the best definition for estuary? Options: Narrow band of coastline that exists between high and low tide., Areas along the coast where fresh water from rivers mixes with salt water from the ocean., Flowing fresh water containing rapids., Freshwater aquatic areas that are saturated by water for at least part of the year.

Back

Areas along the coast where fresh water from rivers mixes with salt water from the ocean.

Front

In which aquatic environment do these plants (seagrass) survive?

Back

ocean

Front

Which ecosystem has the largest aquatic biodiversity?

Back

coral reef

Front

Which aquatic ecosystem is pictured below?
Hint: It's where you find whales

Back

ocean

Front

Which aquatic ecosystem has some areas that are salty, and some areas that are freshwater?

Back

estuary

Front

Which aquatic ecosystem has the highest concentration of salt?

Back

coral reef

Front

Which aquatic ecosystem has the lowest concentration of salt?

Back

freshwater

Front

Which aquatic ecosystem is pictured below?

Back

freshwater

Front

Which is NOT a freshwater ecosystem? Options: a river, a lake, an estuary, a stream

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an estuary