Aquatic Ecosystems Review

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What is an Aquatic Ecosystem?

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An aquatic ecosystem is a community of living organisms (plants, animals, and microorganisms) that interact with each other and their environment in water bodies such as oceans, rivers, lakes, and wetlands.

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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 (like rivers and lakes) and marine ecosystems (like oceans and seas).

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What is a Marine Wetland?

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A marine wetland is a coastal area that is flooded with saltwater, such as salt marshes and mangrove swamps, which provide habitat for various species.

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Which of the following is not a Marine wetland?

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Swamp.

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What is a Herbivore?

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A herbivore is an animal that primarily eats plants.

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What is a Carnivore?

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A carnivore is an animal that primarily eats other animals.

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What is an Omnivore?

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An omnivore is an animal that eats both plants and animals.

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What do Herbivores eat?

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Herbivores eat plants ONLY.

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Where does the energy in a food chain start?

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The energy in a food chain starts from the Sun.

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What is a Decomposer?

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A decomposer is an organism that breaks down dead plants and animals, returning nutrients to the soil.