science ch 7

Front

What continent has never been colonized by humans?

Back

Antarctica

Front

In which zone is life diverse and abundant?

Back

Littoral zone

Front

What is an example of nekton?

Back

A shark swimming from one feeding ground to another.

Front

What type of organisms can tolerate variations in salinity?

Back

Organisms that live in estuaries.

Front

Which of the following is NOT an environmental function of wetlands?

Back

Providing habitat for deep sea creatures.

Front

What is the definition of the littoral zone?

Back

The nearshore area of a body of water where sunlight penetrates, allowing aquatic plants to grow.

Front

What are nekton?

Back

Free-swimming aquatic organisms that can move independently of water currents.

Front

What is an estuary?

Back

A coastal area where freshwater from rivers meets and mixes with saltwater from the ocean.

Front

What are the environmental functions of wetlands?

Back

Flood control, water purification, and providing habitat for wildlife.

Front

Why is Antarctica unique in terms of human colonization?

Back

It has never been permanently inhabited or colonized by humans due to its extreme climate.