Aquatic Biomes

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What type of water do lakes and ponds contain?

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Freshwater

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What is the term for the area where the mouth of a large river meets the sea, characterized by brackish water?

Back

Estuary

Front

True or False: Algae is a plant-like organism that serves as food for many animals and is found in both freshwater and marine biomes.

Back

True

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Front

Which of the following is NOT a freshwater ecosystem: lake, pond, river, or estuary?

Back

Estuary

Front

What process do plants use to convert sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water into food and oxygen?

Back

Photosynthesis

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Front

What are the two main types of aquatic biomes?

Back

Freshwater and marine biomes.

Front

Name three examples of freshwater ecosystems.

Back

Lakes, ponds, rivers.

Front

What is brackish water?

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Water that is a mix of freshwater and saltwater, typically found in estuaries.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Front

What role do algae play in aquatic ecosystems?

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They serve as a primary food source for many aquatic animals.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Front

What is the significance of photosynthesis in aquatic biomes?

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It produces oxygen and organic matter, supporting the food web.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3