Water Biomes

The area of an aquatic ecosystem that is near shallow, near shore, & has an abundance of sunlight & wildlife

• benthic zone

• littoral zone

• limnetic zone

• sunlight zone

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

What is the single most important difference between the marine, freshwater, and estuary biomes?

• Salinity (dissolved salt)

• Sunlight

• Oxygen

• Amount of Water

What are the 2 types of aquatic biomes?

• rivers and streams

• lakes and oceans

• marine and fresh water

• marine and oceanic

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-2

Which of these is NOT a marine biome?

• open ocean

• deep ocean floor

• seashore

• wetlands

_________ is the amount of salt dissolved in water.

• Temperature

• Salinity

• Nutrients

• Pressure

Wetland dominated by small trees and woody shrubs

• benthic zone

• glade

• marsh

• swamp

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

These man-made structures are a threat to river ecosystems

• dams

• satellites

• solar panels

• none of these

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

What aquatic biome is characterized by flowing fresh water?

• Lakes/Ponds

• Mangroves Swamps

• Rivers/Streams

• Coral Reefs

What is the primary factor that distinguishes freshwater biomes from marine biomes?

• Salinity

• Temperature

• Depth

• Biodiversity