What is an estuary?
Aquatic Biomes

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An estuary is an area along the coast where fresh water from rivers mixes with salt water from the ocean.
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What is a characteristic of the littoral zone?
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The littoral zone is a shallow area of soil and water where emergent plants grow.
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What does salinity refer to?
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Salinity is the amount of salt dissolved in water.
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Which organisms are commonly found in the intertidal zone?
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The intertidal zone is home to barnacles, seaweed, and starfish.
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What is the intertidal zone?
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The intertidal zone is a harsh environment in the ocean where tides crash and recede.
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Define aquatic biome.
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An aquatic biome is a water-based environment characterized by specific conditions and organisms.
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What is the difference between freshwater and saltwater biomes?
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Freshwater biomes have low salt concentration, while saltwater biomes, like oceans, have high salt concentration.
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