Aquatic Biomes

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What is an aquatic biome?

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An aquatic biome is a large community of plants and animals that live in water, including freshwater and saltwater environments.

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What are the two main types of aquatic biomes?

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The two main types of aquatic biomes are freshwater biomes (like rivers, lakes, and ponds) and marine biomes (like oceans and estuaries).

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What is a freshwater ecosystem?

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A freshwater ecosystem is a habitat that contains water with low salt concentration, such as rivers, lakes, ponds, and streams.

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What is an estuary?

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An estuary is a partially enclosed body of water where freshwater from rivers meets and mixes with saltwater from the ocean.

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What type of water do oceans contain?

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Oceans contain saltwater.

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What are wetlands?

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Wetlands are areas where water covers the soil or is present near the surface for part of the year, and they can be freshwater or saltwater.

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What is the main characteristic of rivers and streams?

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Rivers and streams are bodies of water that flow in one direction, starting from a source and ending at a mouth, usually near a lake or ocean.

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What is the difference between a pond and a lake?

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Ponds are smaller and shallower than lakes, and they often have plants growing throughout, while lakes are larger and deeper.

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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 role do aquatic plants play in aquatic biomes?

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Aquatic plants provide oxygen, food, and habitat for various aquatic organisms.

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