APES aquatic biomes

Phytoplankton live near the surface of the water because

• they eat krill which only are abundant near the surface of the water
• there are less predators near the surface of the ocean
• sunlight cannot reach great depths and they need it for photosynthesis
• they are blown there from the land and end up floating on the surface of the water until they are consumed

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Why is the open ocean considered one of the most productive areas for biodiveristy?

• phytoplankton and other smaller organisms are abundant and feed entire foodchains
• there is little to no competition between species
• open oceans are not susceptible to things like climate change or pollution at all
• none of these

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Which of the following are examples of wetlands?
I. Swamps
II. Marshes
III. Bogs

• I only
• II only
• III only
• I, II, and III

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Algal blooms and eutrophication are usually caused by

• increased N and P from agricultural runoff from fertilizers
• the average increase in temperature globally
• the thermohaline circulation 
• CO2 emissions from burning fossil fuels

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Eutrophic lakes:

• have very low productivity due to acid rain
• have very high productivity due to high nutrient levels.
• have very low nutrient levels.
• are formed by glaciers.

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What aquatic biome is characterized by flowing fresh water?

• Lakes/Ponds
• Mangroves Swamps
• Rivers/Streams
• Coral Reefs

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Which of the following is considered a wetland?

• Swamps
• Marshes
• Bogs
• All of the above.

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Which biome is pictured below?

• freshwater
• wetland
• coral reef
• ocean

Aquatic biomes cover roughly how much of the Earth's surface

• 10%
• 25%
• 50%
• 75%

Regions of the ocean are commonly referred to as what type of systems

• Mountainous
• Estuary
• Marine
• Desert