Aquatic Biomes

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What is algae?

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

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What are rivers and streams?

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Rivers and streams are bodies of water that move in one direction, starting at a source and ending at a mouth near a lake or ocean.

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What type of water do lakes and ponds contain?

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Lakes and ponds contain freshwater.

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In which biome do duckweed plants survive?

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Duckweed plants survive in freshwater biomes.

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What is the most diverse aquatic biome in the world?

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The ocean is the most diverse aquatic biome in the entire world.

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What is a wetland?

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A wetland is a biome that is saturated with water, either permanently or seasonally, and supports aquatic plants.

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What is brackish water?

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Brackish water is a mixture of freshwater and saltwater, typically found in estuaries.

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What are estuaries?

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Estuaries are areas where freshwater from rivers meets and mixes with saltwater from the ocean.

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What is the role of aquatic plants in biomes?

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Aquatic plants provide food and habitat for various aquatic animals and help maintain water quality.

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What is the difference between freshwater and saltwater?

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Freshwater has low salt concentration, while saltwater has a high salt concentration, typically found in oceans.