Aquatic Biome Review

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What percentage of the Earth is made up of water?

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70%

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What are the two main types of aquatic biomes?

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Freshwater & Marine Biomes

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Do lakes have zones of separation like oceans?

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True

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What do you call the living things that shape an environment?

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Biotic

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Are decomposers an important part of aquatic ecosystems?

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False

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What is the term for non-living components of an ecosystem?

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Abiotic

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What is an example of a freshwater biome?

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Lakes, rivers, ponds

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What is an example of a marine biome?

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Oceans, coral reefs

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What role do producers play in an aquatic ecosystem?

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They create energy through photosynthesis.

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What is the primary source of energy for aquatic ecosystems?

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Sunlight