Aquatic Biomes

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The measure of total salt content dissolved in water.

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Salinity

Front

A large ecosystem is called a ______ (Options: Ecosystem, Habitat, Biome, Niche)

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Biome

Front

What is the defining difference between the marine, freshwater, and estuary biomes?

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Salinity (dissolved salt)

Front

Which aquatic biome contains the greatest amount of biodiversity? Options: Marine, Freshwater, Estuary, Desert

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Marine

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Front

Which aquatic biome is characterized by where rivers meet oceans?

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Estuary

Front

Which biome is characterized by having a salinity of LESS than .5 ppt? Options: Deserts, Estuary, Marine, Freshwater

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Freshwater

Front

Which biome is characterized by having a salinity of between .5 and 35 ppt?

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Estuary

Front

Which biome is characterized by having a salinity of, on average, 35 ppt?

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Marine

Front

Which aquatic biome contains the water that humans most often drink? Options: Freshwater, Marine, Estuary

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Freshwater

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

Front

In a coral reef, are the corals living organisms?

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Yes

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1