Aquatic Biomes

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What are dams?

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Man-made structures that block rivers, creating reservoirs and altering ecosystems.

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What is salinity?

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The amount of salt dissolved in water, crucial for aquatic life.

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What are the three major zones of lakes and ponds from surface to deepest?

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Littoral, Limnetic, Profundal.

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What is a wetland?

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An ecosystem where water covers the soil, including swamps, marshes, and bogs.

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What is an estuary?

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A coastal area where freshwater from rivers meets and mixes with saltwater from the ocean.

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What is the littoral zone?

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The shallow area of a lake or pond where sunlight penetrates, supporting aquatic plants.

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What is the limnetic zone?

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The open water area of a lake or pond that is well-lit and supports plankton.

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What is the profundal zone?

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The deep, dark part of a lake or pond where sunlight does not reach.

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What are marshes?

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Wetlands dominated by herbaceous plants, often found at the edges of lakes and rivers.

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What are swamps?

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Wetlands that are dominated by woody plants, such as trees and shrubs.