Aquatic Biomes

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What are wetlands?

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Wetlands are areas of land that are saturated with water, either permanently or seasonally, and include swamps and marshes.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

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True or False: Ponds are smaller than lakes.

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True

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What type of water do oceans contain?

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Oceans contain saltwater.

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Which biome has the lowest concentration of salt?

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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 the main difference between freshwater and saltwater?

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Freshwater has a low concentration of salt, while saltwater has a high concentration of salt.

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Name a type of aquatic biome that is characterized by standing water.

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Lakes.

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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 the two main types of aquatic biomes?

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Freshwater biomes and marine biomes.

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Give an example of a freshwater biome.

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Ponds and lakes are examples of freshwater biomes.