Mid-term ENV Sci

Front

What are the rainforest layers from top to bottom?

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emergent, canopy, understory, forest floor

Front

This type of wetland is characterized by having specialized trees standing in water

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Swamp

Front

This type of freshwater wetland has few or no trees and many species of grass

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marsh

Front

What process at hydrothermal vents in the deep ocean replaces photosynthesis?

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chemosynthesis

Front

This area of a river will have brackish water, buildup of sediments, and high nutrients

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delta

Front

In which layer of the ocean would you find most living organisms? Options: tidal zone, coastal zone, abyssal plain, benthic zone

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coastal zone

Front

What is the purpose of bioluminescence?

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To find food and attract mates

Front

This type of sand is made from the breakdown of coral

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white sand

Front

This zone of a lake is close to shore, has emergent plants, and plenty of sunlight for photosynthesis

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littoral zone

Front

Abiotic factors in aquatic ecosystems include: temperature, salinity, dissolved oxygen.

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all of these