Aquatic Science Final Exam Review

Front

The rise and fall of the water level of the oceans is called ___

Back

Tide

Front

These are areas of land that are covered/flooded by seawater for all or most of the year; the two primary types are salt marshes and mangrove swamps; many different marine and land organisms make their homes here. What ecosystem is this?

Back

Wetlands

Front

78% of the salt in the ocean is?

Back

Sodium chloride

Front

What is the Largest Ocean?

Back

Pacific Ocean

Front

This type of aquatic ecosystem is a mix of fresh and salt water.

Back

Estuary

Front

What is the primary function of wetlands in an ecosystem?

Back

Wetlands act as natural water filters, provide habitat for wildlife, and help in flood control.

Front

What are the two main types of tides?

Back

Spring tides and neap tides.

Front

What is the process by which water vapor turns into liquid water?

Back

Condensation.

Front

What is the term for the movement of ocean water in a continuous flow?

Back

Current.

Front

What is the primary source of energy for ocean currents?

Back

Wind.