Aquatic Ecosystems

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What is the bottom region of oceans and bodies of fresh water called?

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Benthic Zone

Front

Which of the following is NOT an example of freshwater ecosystems?

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Coral Reef

Front

In which zone is aquatic life abundant, diverse, and full of sunlight?

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Littoral Zone

Front

What do we call an area where land is periodically underwater?

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Wetland

Front

Which of the following is NOT a freshwater ecosystem?

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Estuary

Front

What is the term for organisms that live on the bottom of aquatic environments?

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Benthos

Front

What is the zone of open water in lakes and ponds called?

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Limnetic Zone

Front

What type of ecosystem is characterized by saltwater and includes coral reefs?

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Marine Ecosystem

Front

What is the primary producer in aquatic ecosystems?

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Phytoplankton

Front

What is the term for the area where freshwater meets saltwater?

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Estuary