Lagoons

FRESWATER ECOSYSTEMS WHERE THE WATER BARELY MOVES.

• SANDY BEACHES

• OPEN SEA

• LAGOON

• ROCKY SHORES

Bay, lagoon, harbor, inlet, and sound are other names for

• wetlands

• lakes

• bogs

• estuaries

a mix of salt water and fresh water

• mixture

• brackish

• abiotic

• biotic

Bays, lagoons, salt marshes, mudflats, and mangrove swamps are all types of--

• freshwater wetlands

• lakes

• bogs

• estuaries

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Sometimes, water accumulates in the surface without going to the ocean. These acumulations are

• lakes and lagoons

• rivers and oceans

• the sea and the soil

• glaciers and ice caps

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Lagoons are often found along coastlines. What is a primary characteristic that distinguishes a lagoon from other coastal water bodies?

• A) They are completely enclosed by land.

• B) They have a mix of salt and fresh water.

• C) They are deeper than the open sea.

• D) They are formed by volcanic activity.

Which of the following processes is most responsible for the formation of a lagoon?

• A) Tectonic activity

• B) Coral reef growth

• C) Glacial melting

• D) River sediment deposition

Lagoons are often associated with which type of ecosystem?

• A) Desert

• B) Rainforest

• C) Marine

• D) Tundra

What is the primary ecological role of lagoons in coastal environments?

• A) They act as barriers against storms.

• B) They provide habitats for diverse species.

• C) They are sources of freshwater.

• D) They are sites for mineral extraction.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Which of the following best describes the water in a lagoon?

• A) Freshwater

• B) Saltwater

• C) Brackish

• D) Distilled