Aquatic ecosystems and biomes revision

Which aquatic ecosystem is found where the freshwater rivers meet the ocean?

• ocean

• estuary

• lake

• pond

All of the following are examples of freshwater ecosystems EXCEPT ________________.

• ponds

• Estuaries

• lakes

• rivers

Tags

NGSS.5-ESS2-2

Organisms in estuaries must be able to survive

• frequent dry conditions
• high winds
• changing salt levels

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NGSS.3-LS4-3

Pond/Lake Plants

• mangrove, sea rush, oioi, jointed rush

• water lilies, algae, cattails

• mallard duck, crayfish, snapping turtle

• coralline algae, phytoplankton

Tags

NGSS.3-LS4-3

NGSS.4-LS1-1

This word is used to describe living parts of an ecosystem

• Abiotic

• Terrestrial

• Aquatic

• Biotic

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Which of the following best describes turtles, algae, fish and beavers?

• Biotic factors found in lakes and ponds

• Abiotic factors found in lakes and ponds

• Biotic factors found in grasslands

• Abiotic factors found in forests

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Swamps, marshes, and rivers are all examples of ____________ ecosystems.

• Saltwater

• Oceans

• Freshwater

• Tropical Rainforest

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Aquatic ecosystem that has a thin layer of water covering soil that is wet most of the time is called ____.

• wetland
• estuary
• lake
• puddle

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What factors affect aquatic ecosystems? 

• Light, salinity, temperature
• Sun, moon and stars
• Nothing
• Coral reefs, whales

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Why does photosynthesis not occur in the deep ocean? 

• Lack of nutrients
• Low oxygen levels
• Excess sunlight
• Sunlight does not penetrate

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1