Aquatic Ecosystems (L)

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What are the abiotic factors that affect aquatic ecosystems?

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Light, salinity, temperature.

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What are areas where freshwater meets saltwater called?

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Estuaries.

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What is the permanently dark layer of the oceans below the photic zone?

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Aphotic zone.

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Which of the following is a saltwater ecosystem?

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Oceans.

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What is the variety of different life forms in an ecosystem?

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Biodiversity.

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What is the photic zone?

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The upper layer of a body of water where sunlight penetrates and photosynthesis occurs.

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What is an estuary?

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

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What is salinity?

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The concentration of salts in water, which affects the types of organisms that can live in an aquatic ecosystem.

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What is the difference between a freshwater ecosystem and a saltwater ecosystem?

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Freshwater ecosystems contain low concentrations of salt, while saltwater ecosystems, like oceans, have high salt concentrations.

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What is biodiversity and why is it important in aquatic ecosystems?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat. It is important because it contributes to ecosystem resilience and stability.