6.3 Freshwater Biomes

What role do isolated pools, streams, and underground water systems play in deserts?

• A) They increase desert temperatures.

• B) They support biodiversity and provide water to land animals.

• C) They decrease biodiversity.

• D) They are used for human recreation.

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What are the distinct vertical zones in freshwater lakes similar to?

• Deserts

• Marine environments

• Forests

• Mountains

What organisms primarily make up the plankton community near the surface?

• Large fish

• Microscopic plants, animals, and protists

• Birds and insects

• Reptiles and amphibians

Where do fish move in freshwater lakes?

• Only at the surface

• Only at the bottom

• Through the water column

• Only in shallow areas

What is the bottom of a freshwater lake called?

• Surface

• Midwater

• Benthos

• Shoreline

What types of organisms occupy the benthos?

• Birds and mammals

• Snails, burrowing worms, fish, and other organisms

• Trees and shrubs

• Insects and spiders

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Which layer of a deep lake is characterized by the highest levels of light and oxygen?

• Benthos

• Hypolimnion

• Epilimnion

• Thermocline

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What is the name of the zone in a deep lake where rooted plants are typically found?

• Epilimnion

• Littoral zone

• Thermocline

• Hypolimnion

In which layer of a deep lake does the temperature change most rapidly with depth?

• Epilimnion

• Thermocline

• Hypolimnion

• Benthos

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Why is vegetation in wetlands unique?

• It grows in dry conditions

• It is adapted to grow under saturated conditions

• It requires high altitudes to thrive

• It only grows in desert environments

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