Aquatic vs. Terrestrial Ecosystems

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What is an Aquatic Ecosystem?

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An Aquatic Ecosystem is a water-based environment where plants and animals live, such as oceans, rivers, and lakes.

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What is a Terrestrial Ecosystem?

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A Terrestrial Ecosystem is a land-based environment where plants and animals live, such as forests, deserts, and grasslands.

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Name one example of an Aquatic Ecosystem.

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An example of an Aquatic Ecosystem is the ocean.

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Name one example of a Terrestrial Ecosystem.

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An example of a Terrestrial Ecosystem is a forest.

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What do plants in Aquatic Ecosystems need to survive?

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Plants in Aquatic Ecosystems need water, sunlight, and nutrients to survive.

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What do plants in Terrestrial Ecosystems need to survive?

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Plants in Terrestrial Ecosystems need soil, sunlight, and water to survive.

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How do animals in Aquatic Ecosystems breathe?

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Animals in Aquatic Ecosystems breathe using gills or lungs, depending on the species.

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How do animals in Terrestrial Ecosystems breathe?

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Animals in Terrestrial Ecosystems breathe using lungs.

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What is one difference between Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecosystems?

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One difference is that Aquatic Ecosystems are water-based, while Terrestrial Ecosystems are land-based.

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What type of animals live in Aquatic Ecosystems?

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Fish, whales, dolphins, and frogs are examples of animals that live in Aquatic Ecosystems.