Aquatic Biomes

Oceans contain...

• Freshwater

• Saltwater

• Brackish Water

Wetlands, marshes, and swamps contain...

• Freshwater only

• Saltwater only

• Freshwater OR Saltwater depending on the location

Which of the following animals are MOST LIKELY to be found in a lake/pond biome?

• Shark, Sea Turtle, Jellyfish

• Frog, Snail, Salamander

• Newt, Crane, Alligator

• Blue Heron, Hermit Crab, Clam

Which of the following animals are MOST LIKELY to be found in a wetland biome?

• Shark, Sea Turtle, Jellyfish

• Frog, Snail, Salamander

• Newt, Shrimp, Alligator

• Blue Heron, Hermit Crab, Clam

Which of the following animals are MOST LIKELY to be found in an ocean biome?

• Shark, Sea Turtle, Jellyfish

• Frog, Snail, Salamander

• Newt, Shrimp, Alligator

• Blue Heron, Hermit Crab, Clam

Which of the following animals are MOST LIKELY to be found in an estuary biome?

• Shark, Sea Turtle, Jellyfish

• Frog, Snail, Salamander

• Newt, Shrimp, Alligator

• Blue Heron, Hermit Crab, Clam

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Land consisting of swamps and marshes are known as...

• Estuaries

• Ocean

• Wetlands

• Lakes/Ponds

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Where the mouth of a large river meets the sea... (HINT: contains brackish water)

• Estuary

• Ocean

• Wetland

• Lake/Pond

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

The most diverse AQUATIC biome in the entire world is...

• Lake/Pond

• Wetland

• Estuary

• Ocean

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Lakes/ponds contain...

• Freshwater

• Saltwater

• Brackish Water

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3