Aquatic Ecosystems

Front

Which aquatic ecosystem is found where the freshwater rivers meet the ocean?

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estuary

Front

The mixture of saltwater and freshwater in an estuary is called __________________ water.

Back

brackish

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Front

Examples of freshwater ecosystems EXCEPT: ponds, lakes, rivers.

Back

Estuaries

Front

Bryson is comparing two different ecosystems with these similarities: aquatic, diverse fish life, high salt concentration, plentiful light at the water's surface. Which two ecosystems is Bryson most likely comparing?

Back

estuary and ocean

Front

Organisms in estuaries must be able to survive: frequent dry conditions, high winds, changing salt levels

Back

changing salt levels

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Front

Pond/Lake Plants: mangrove, sea rush, oioi, jointed rush; water lilies, algae, cattails; mallard duck, crayfish, snapping turtle; coralline algae, phytoplankton

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water lilies, algae, cattails

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Front

This word is used to describe living parts of an ecosystem

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Biotic

Front

Turtles, algae, fish, and beavers: Which category do they belong to?

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Biotic factors found in lakes and ponds

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-2

Front

Swamps, marshes, and rivers are all examples of ____________ ecosystems.

Back

Freshwater

Front

Why do most aquatic plants live near the edge of a pond or float on its surface?

Back

for water and sunlight

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-1