Marine Biomes Quizziz

What is the primary difference between freshwater and saltwater biomes?

• Temperature

• Salinity

• Altitude

• Vegetation

What factor is NOT used to categorize aquatic biomes?

• Salinity

• Temperature

• Amount of sunlight

• Soil type

What percentage of Earth's water supply is made up by freshwater?

• 1%

• 2%

• 3%

• 4%

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Which biome has a higher salt concentration?

• Freshwater

• Marine

• Desert

• Forest

What adaptation helps organisms in the intertidal zone avoid being carried away by tides?

• Ability to camouflage

• Ability to attach to a substrate

• Ability to produce light

• Ability to change color

Which of the following organisms is commonly found in the intertidal zone?

• Dolphins

• Sea stars

• Sharks

• Whales

Which of the following is NOT an organism found in the intertidal zone?

• Urchins

• Sea stars

• Anemones

• Penguins

What does the remaining glucose represent in the context of net primary productivity?

• Glucose used in cellular processes

• Glucose available to be used

• Glucose converted to oxygen

• Glucose stored as fat

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What is the main source of energy for photosynthetic organisms?

• Chemical energy from food

• Light energy from the sun

• Heat energy from the environment

• Mechanical energy from movement

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

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What are the two major categories of aquatic biomes?

• Terrestrial and Marine

• Freshwater and Marine

• Desert and Forest

• Tundra and Grassland