Aquatic ecosystems

An example of a fresh water habitat is _____

• ocean

• sea

• pond

• rainforest

Which marine environment has the most biodiversity?

• Sandy Beach

• Rocky Coast

• Estuary

• Coral Reef

What is the name of the layer of the ocean that has the most life? 

• lake

• aphotic Zone

• photic Zone

• Abyssal Zone

In which ocean zone will you find the warmest waters? 

• intertidal Zone

• abyssal Zone

• littoral Zone

• photic Zone

This is the zone where the water level is constantly changing. 

• photic Zone

• Intertidal

• Ocean

• Abyssal Zone

Photosynthetic algae are most likely to be found in

• the open-ocean benthic zone.

• the aphotic zone.

• the photic zone.

• intertidal Zone

The 2 type of aquatic ecosystems are

• freshwater and marine

• ponds and lakes

• oceans and lakes

• marine and coral reefs

An ecosystem where rivers/streams mix with ocean water is called ___________________.

• Mouth

• Estuaries

• Marsh

• Coral Reef

What name is given to an ecosystem in which fresh water either covers the soil or is present at the soil surface for at least part of the year?

• Pond

• Coral Reef

• Wetland

• Lake

Looking at the picture, what is the deepest part of the ocean that has no sunlight, low temperatures, and high water pressure?

• Aphotic Zone

• Abyssal Zone

• Continental Shelf

• Photic Zone