Types of Ecosystems

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​Estuary

Freshwater Ecosystems

Ponds and Lakes

​Oceans

Aquatic Ecosystems

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An estuary is where the mouth of ​

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meets the ​ ocean. A salt marsh is a ​

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that is flooded by coastal water. Both are similar as they are both located on the ​

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and are flooded by sea water. Organisms found are grasses, snails, crabs, mussels, shrimp, and sea birds. Many organisms come to an estuary or salt marsh to lay their eggs as it is ​

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than laying their eggs in the open ocean. Estuaries and salt marshes are made up of ​

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and saltwater.

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Which of the following ecosystems is wrong?

• The days are hot, and the nights are cold in desert ecosystem.

• Temperate grasslands and tropical or savanna grasslands are examples of grassland ecosystems.

• The marine ecosystem includes seas and oceans.

• A forest ecosystem an aquatic ecosystem that includes lakes, ponds, rivers, streams and wetlands.

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Lakes and ponds are bodies of water that are located ​

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(surrounded by land). Lakes are slightly bigger and deeper than ponds. Lakes can be ​ natural or they can be made by ​

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. Organisms that live in or ​

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lakes and ponds include otters, ​

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, birds, ducks, beavers, snakes, and many types of ​

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. Lakes and ponds are freshwater. Lakes can have a river at one end of it that helps to move water.

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inland

humans

around

turtles

plants

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An ocean is an ​

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body of water that makes up most of the planet. While there are technically many ​

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describing the different oceans. They are all connected and one large body of water. Organisms in the ocean include fish, sharks, dolphins, whales, ​

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, seaweed and much more. The ocean is made up of ​

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. The ocean is one of the least discovered biomes in the world, and scientists are learning more each day. The surface water is much ​

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and lighter than the sea floor which is cold and dark.

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These are examples of what type of ecosystem: Oceans, Lakes, Rivers, Streams, Estuaries, Wetlands

• Aquatic Ecosystem

• Terrestrial Ecosystem

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Options (19)

four seasons

lose leaves in fall

oak trees

squirrels

maple leaves

deer

tropical birds

monkeys

orchids

anacondas

tropical climate

waterfalls

zebras

antelopes

tall grasses

lions

elephants

giraffes

wet/dry seasons

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Deciduous Forest

Rain Forest

Grassland

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ESTUARIES places of transition from land to sea

• True

• False

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Freshwater ecosystems include: rivers, lakes, ponds, wetlands, and streams

• True

• False

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Saltwater ecosystems include: seas and oceans

• True

• False

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A mix of freshwater and saltwater

• Freshwater

• Saltwater

• Brackish Water

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Which best describes what makes one ecosystem different from another?

• the amount of sunlight, rainfall, temperature, and species types
• the amount of animals, oxygen, plant life, and pollution
• the amount of carbon dioxide, oxygen, water, and soil
• the amount of soil, water, buildings, and humans

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Which is most accurate in describing an estuary ecosystem?

• High salt levels keep the water clear of nutrients and proteins.
• Freshwater mixes with saltwater to provide a nutrient-rich environment.
• Animals and plants compete for food due to pollution from surrounding areas.
• Cold water mixes with saltwater to create a cooling effect that encourages growth.

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What is the main difference between rainforest and the deciduous forest?

• deciduous forest has a warm climate all year round, and rain forest has hot and cold extreme climate

• deciduous forest has the most diverse plant life, while rainforest plant life is scarce

• deciduous forest has 2 seasons, while rainforest 4 seasons

• deciduous forest has 4 seasons, while rainforest has 2 seasons

​Terrestrial Ecosystems

Multiple Choice

Which 2 aquatic ecosystems usually have fresh water?

• swamp and saltwater marsh

• estuary and ponds

• lakes and ocean

• rivers and lakes

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes how ponds and lakes are similar?

• More plant life is found in the shallow areas where light is found

• The temperature of the water increases as depth increases.

• they both are salt water ecosystem

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How are a grassland ecosystem and a pond ecosystem connected?

• Grassland animals, such as fish and snails, may live in a freshwater pond.

• Grassland animals, such as buffalo and rabbits, may drink salt water from a pond.

• Pond animals, such as buffalo and rabbits, may drink freshwater from the grassland.

• Grassland animals, such as buffalo and rabbits, may drink freshwater from a pond.

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Which two ecosystems are best described as wetlands?

• deciduous and tropical forests

• estuaries and salt marshes

• grasslands and estuaries

• salt marshes and forests

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How are lakes and rain forests similar?

• They both contain salt water sources

• They both contain freshwater sources

• They both receive limited precipitation

• They both have a canapy and an understory

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In which two ecosystems would you find rattlesnakes, deer, and rabbits?

• forest and ocean

• ocean and estuary

• grassland and forest

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Match the following ecosystems to the type of water found in them.

• Ocean

• Lake/Pond

• Estuary

Salt Water

Freshwater

Brackish Water (salt and fresh)

• Salt Water

• Freshwater

• Brackish Water (salt and fresh)