Aquatic Biomes

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What is the lowest ocean layer characterized by low sunlight and low photosynthesis, where organisms rely on food drifting down from upper layers?

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Deep Ocean Waters

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Front

As rivers and streams travel, they typically become what three characteristics?

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Wider, slower, and warmer

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Front

What type of aquatic biomes include Lakes, Ponds, Wetlands (Swamps & Marshes), Rivers, and Streams?

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Freshwater

Front

Which aquatic biome is the largest and encompasses all saltwater biomes?

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Open Ocean

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What type of aquatic biome is characterized by a mix of saltwater and freshwater, such as estuaries?

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Brackish

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What is the primary characteristic of freshwater biomes?

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They have low salt concentration.

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What are the two main types of aquatic biomes?

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Freshwater and saltwater biomes.

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What is the significance of wetlands in aquatic ecosystems?

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They act as natural water filters and provide habitat for diverse species.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

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What is the term for the area where freshwater from rivers meets and mixes with saltwater from the ocean?

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Estuary

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What are the primary producers in aquatic biomes that perform photosynthesis?

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Phytoplankton and aquatic plants.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6