Terrestrial/Aquatic Ecosystems

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What is a terrestrial ecosystem?

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A terrestrial ecosystem is a community of living organisms and their environment on land.

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What is an aquatic ecosystem?

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An aquatic ecosystem is a community of living organisms and their environment in water.

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What does 'biodiversity' mean?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of living things in an ecosystem.

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What is a rainforest?

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A rainforest is a dense forest found in tropical areas with high rainfall.

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What is a desert?

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A desert is a dry area that receives less than 10 inches of rain a year.

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What is a grassland?

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A grassland is an area where grasses are the main type of plant.

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What is fresh water?

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Fresh water is water that has low salt content, like rivers and lakes.

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What is salt water?

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Salt water is water that contains a high concentration of salt, like oceans.

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What does 'ecosystem' mean?

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An ecosystem is a community of living and nonliving things interacting with each other.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain shows how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another.