Aquatic Ecosystems and Biomes

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What is the aphotic zone?

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The ocean's dark lower layer where photosynthesis cannot occur.

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Which biome has the most diverse species of plants and animals?

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Tropical rainforest.

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Which two biomes have the least precipitation?

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Tundra and desert.

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What organisms would you find in the intertidal ocean?

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Barnacles, seaweed, and starfish.

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What factors affect aquatic ecosystems?

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Depth, flow, nutrients, and all affect aquatic ecosystems.

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What is a biome?

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A large geographical area characterized by specific climate conditions, plants, and animals.

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Define aquatic ecosystem.

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An ecosystem located in a body of water, including freshwater and marine environments.

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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What is the difference between the photic and aphotic zones?

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The photic zone is the sunlit upper layer of the ocean where photosynthesis occurs, while the aphotic zone is the dark lower layer where it does not.

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What is the significance of the intertidal zone?

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It is the area where the ocean meets the land, hosting unique organisms adapted to fluctuating conditions.