Ch 6 Biomes & Aquatic Ecosystems

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What is a floodplain?

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A floodplain is an area nearest a river's course that is flooded periodically.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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What factors influence net primary productivity in aquatic ecosystems?

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Net primary productivity in aquatic ecosystems is related to available sunlight and nutrients.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

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What is a biome?

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A biome is a group of ecosystems that share similar abiotic (non-living) and biotic (living) conditions.

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True or False: On a biome map, patches representing the same biome tend to occur at similar latitudes.

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True.

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What characterizes a bog?

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A bog is a wetland that is entirely covered with thick, floating mats of vegetation.

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What are the two main types of aquatic ecosystems?

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The two main types of aquatic ecosystems are freshwater ecosystems and marine (saltwater) ecosystems.

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Define 'abiotic factors' in the context of biomes.

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Abiotic factors are the non-living components of an ecosystem, such as climate, soil, water, and sunlight.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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What is the significance of latitude in determining biomes?

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Latitude affects climate and temperature, which in turn influence the types of biomes that can exist in a region.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What role do nutrients play in aquatic ecosystems?

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Nutrients are essential for the growth of aquatic plants and algae, which form the base of the food web.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

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What is the difference between a marsh and a swamp?

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A marsh is a wetland dominated by herbaceous plants, while a swamp is dominated by woody plants and trees.