Module 3 Assessment

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What is a freshwater ecosystem?

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A freshwater ecosystem is a type of ecosystem that includes bodies of water with low salt concentration, such as ponds, lakes, rivers, and wetlands.

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What is an example of a freshwater ecosystem?

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Ponds, lakes, rivers, and wetlands are all examples of freshwater ecosystems.

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What is an estuary?

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An estuary is a coastal area where freshwater from rivers meets and mixes with saltwater from the ocean, making it a brackish water ecosystem.

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What are wetlands?

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Wetlands are areas of land that are covered or saturated with water for at least part of the year, including bogs, marshes, and swamps.

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What is primary succession?

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Primary succession is the process of ecological change that occurs in an area where no soil exists, such as after a volcanic eruption or glacier retreat.

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What is the difference between primary and secondary succession?

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Primary succession occurs in lifeless areas without soil, while secondary succession occurs in areas where a disturbance has destroyed an existing ecosystem but soil remains.

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What biome receives between 0 and 25 centimeters of precipitation each year?

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The tundra biome receives between 0 and 25 centimeters of precipitation each year.

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What is the temperature range of the tundra biome?

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The tundra biome has a temperature range from -27 to 5 degrees Celsius.

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What types of organisms are found in the tundra?

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Organisms such as hares, caribou, and wolves are commonly found in the tundra biome.

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What is a carnivore?

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A carnivore is an organism that primarily eats meat for energy.