Aquatic Biomes

In which biome do these plants (seagrass) survive? 

• wetland
• ocean
• freshwater

Which of the following lists includes only abiotic factors?

• Plants, animals, average daily temperature
• Rainfall amounts, average daily temperature, minerals in soil
• Minerals in soil, plants, rainfall amounts
• Animals, rainfall amounts, soil composition

An ecosystem where water covers the soil or water is near the surface of the soil is called

• a desert
• an ocean
• an estuary
• a wetland

Aquatic Biomes cover ________% of Earth's Surface

• 60
• 70
• 80
• 75

Which biome is pictured below?

• wetland
• coral reef
• ocean
• freshwater

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which one is a water ecosystem?

• rain forest
• tundra
• grassland
• marsh

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which brackish watery biome has some areas that are salty, and some areas that are freshwater?

• freshwater
• coral reef
• estuary
• ocean

What aquatic biome is characterized by flowing fresh water?

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

Which biome is pictured below?

• ocean
• freshwater
• coral reef 
• wetland

Which of the following is the best definition for estuary?

• Narrow band of coastline that exists between high and low tide.
• Areas along the coast where fresh water from rivers mixes with salt water from the ocean.
• Flowing fresh water containing rapids.
• Freshwater aquatic areas that are saturated by water for at least part of the year.