Terrestrial vs Aquatic Worksheet

This word is used to describe land-based habitats

• Terrestrial

• Aquatic

• Biotic

• Abiotic

This word is used to describe a water-based habitat

• Terrestrial

• Aquatic

• Biotic

• Abiotic

The river is a ___________.

• Terrestrial Ecosystem

• Aquatic Ecosystem

What do you call to the plants that grow on water?

• Aerial Plant

• Aquatic Plant

• Terrestrial Plant

• Floating Plant

Which of the following is a characteristic of terrestrial ecosystems?

• Presence of soil

• High salinity

• Constant water flow

• Floating plants

What is the primary source of oxygen in aquatic ecosystems?

• Photosynthesis by aquatic plants

• Respiration by fish

• Decomposition of organic matter

• Evaporation

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Which of the following animals is most likely to be found in a terrestrial ecosystem?

• Dolphin

• Frog

• Elephant

• Shark

In an experiment, a scientist wants to compare the growth of a plant species in terrestrial and aquatic environments. What variable should be controlled?

• Amount of sunlight

• Type of plant

• Water temperature

• Soil pH

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Which of the following best describes a wetland?

• A terrestrial ecosystem with high rainfall

• An aquatic ecosystem with low salinity

• A transitional ecosystem between terrestrial and aquatic

• A desert ecosystem with sparse vegetation

What adaptation might a terrestrial plant have that an aquatic plant does not need?

• Thick cuticle to prevent water loss

• Air sacs for buoyancy

• Flexible stems to withstand currents

• Salt glands to excrete excess salt