Coastal Ecosystems Flashcard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are seagrass meadows, kelp forests, and mangrove forests known for?
Back
They make excellent nurseries for young wildlife because they offer many places to hide from predators.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
True or False: Kelp forests require low energy environments while mangroves and seagrass can withstand stronger waves and currents.
Back
False; the opposite is true.
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS2-3
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens to salinity in an estuary?
Back
Salinity changes with tides, rain, and river input.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
NGSS.MS-LS2-1
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a keystone species of kelp forests?
Back
Otters, because they keep urchin populations balanced to avoid kelp being over-eaten.
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS2-2
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which mangrove species is native to Florida and is known as 'red'?
Back
Red mangrove.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What role do mangroves play in coastal ecosystems?
Back
They provide habitat for wildlife, protect shorelines from erosion, and filter pollutants.
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS2-3
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is blue carbon?
Back
Carbon captured by oceanic and coastal ecosystems, particularly mangroves, seagrasses, and salt marshes.
Tags
NGSS.HS-ESS2-6
NGSS.HS-LS2-5
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