Aquatic Ecosystems

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What are the three types of inland freshwater wetlands?

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Swamps, Marshes, Bogs.

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What is a marsh?

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A type of inland freshwater wetland characterized by herbaceous plants and no trees, typically with a normal pH level.

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What is an oligotrophic pond?

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A pond with low nutrient levels, clear water, and often high oxygen content.

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What is a eutrophic pond?

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A pond rich in nutrients, often leading to excessive growth of algae and lower oxygen levels.

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What is a mesotrophic pond?

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A pond with moderate nutrient levels, between oligotrophic and eutrophic.

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What is the benthic zone?

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The lowest ecological zone in a body of water, where organisms live on or in the sediment.

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What is marine snow?

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Organic debris that falls from the upper layers of the ocean, providing food for benthic organisms.

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What color sand is typically found on a volcanic island's sheltered cove?

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Black sand, due to the volcanic origin of the island.

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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What is the role of decomposers in aquatic ecosystems?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.