Terrestrial/Aquatic Ecosystems

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What does 'terrestrial' mean?

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Land

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What does 'aquatic' mean?

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Water

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What is a pond?

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A small body of still water.

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What is a river?

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A large, flowing body of water that usually empties into an ocean or lake.

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What is an ocean?

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A vast body of salt water that covers most of the Earth's surface.

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What is a desert?

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A dry area that receives less than 10 inches of rain a year.

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What is a forest?

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A large area covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth.

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What is a swamp?

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A wetland that is dominated by trees.

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What is a grassland?

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A large open area of country covered with grass.

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How are aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems different?

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Aquatic ecosystems are water-based, while terrestrial ecosystems are land-based.