Aquatic Biomes

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What is an aquatic biome?

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An aquatic biome is a large community of plants and animals that live in water, including freshwater and saltwater environments.

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What is the difference between a pond and a lake?

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Ponds are smaller than lakes and usually have shallow water.

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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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What is an estuary?

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An estuary is where the mouth of a large river meets the sea, and it contains brackish water.

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What is salinity?

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Salinity is the amount of salt dissolved in water.

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What process do plants use to make their own food?

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Plants use photosynthesis to convert sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water into food and oxygen.

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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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Name a key characteristic of wetlands.

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Wetlands are areas where water covers the soil, either permanently or seasonally, and they support a variety of plant and animal life.

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What is the primary source of energy for aquatic plants?

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The primary source of energy for aquatic plants is sunlight.

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What are the two main types of aquatic biomes?

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The two main types of aquatic biomes are freshwater biomes (like lakes and ponds) and marine biomes (like oceans and estuaries).