Aquatic and Marine Ecosystems Quiz

Which of the following is an example of a wetland ecosystem?

• River

• Lake

• Swamp

• Ocean

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What type of water do freshwater ecosystems contain?

• Saltwater

• Brackish water

• No water

• Freshwater

Which of the following animals may live in or near freshwater ecosystems?

• Sharks

• Dolphins

• Otters

• Turtles

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What is a characteristic of coastal ecosystems?

• They contain only freshwater

• They are inland aquatic ecosystems

• They are saltwater or brackish ecosystems

• They are located in the mountains

What type of plants mainly exist in marine ecosystems?

• Trees

• Grasses

• Algae

• Flowers

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Which of the following animals can be found in coastal ecosystems?

• Lions

• Tigers

• Dolphins

• Elephants

What is the main characteristic of marine ecosystems?

• They are located in deserts

• They contain only freshwater

• They are saltwater ecosystems

• They are found in caves

What type of ecosystems are estuaries and bays?

• Freshwater ecosystems

• Marine ecosystems

• Wetland ecosystems

• Coastal ecosystems

Which of the following animals can be found in marine ecosystems?

• Lions

• Tigers

• Sharks

• Bears

What type of ecosystems are coral reefs?

• Freshwater ecosystems

• Marine ecosystems

• Wetland ecosystems

• Coastal ecosystems