6.5.1 Flashcard Aquatic Biomes

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In aquatic environments, what is a key factor?

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Water temperature

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Which of the following is an example of an abiotic factor? Fish, Algae, Sunlight, Bacteria

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Sunlight

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Which of the following is NOT a freshwater region? Lakes, Streams, Wetlands, Oceans

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Oceans

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Which freshwater region is characterized by flowing water? Options: Lakes, Rivers, Ponds, Wetlands

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Rivers

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What is the effect of air mixing into the water in streams?

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It increases the water's oxygen content.

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What is the primary source of oxygen in fast-flowing streams?

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Air from the atmosphere

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What promotes the growth of algae and plants in ponds?

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Warm, sunlit water

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What is a common characteristic of many ponds?

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They are filled almost completely with plant material.

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What is the characteristic of the littoral zone in lakes and ponds?

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Shoreline, nutrient-rich and diverse

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What are areas where freshwater meets saltwater called?

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estuaries