Aquatic Organisms Exam

What are the three types of aquatic organisms classified by?

• Color, size, and habitat

• Size, movement, and niche

• Diet, habitat, and color

• Movement, diet, and size

Which type of plankton includes algae?

• Zooplankton

• Ultraplankton

• Phytoplankton

• Benthos

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What is the main characteristic of temperate zone wetlands?

• They are always dry

• They are river mouths, inlets, bays, sounds, and salt marshes

• They are found only in tropical areas

• They are deep ocean trenches

Which of the following is a type of coastal habitat?

• Desert

• Coral reef

• Grassland

• Tundra

What is a characteristic of swamps?

• High elevation

• Permanently covered with water

• Dry and arid

• Sandy soil

What is a feature of Arctic Tundra/Prairie Potholes?

• High temperatures

• Excellent bird habitat

• Desert-like conditions

• High salinity

What is a characteristic of peat moss bogs?

• Dry and sandy

• Filled with water, sediment, and organic material

• High elevation

• No vegetation

What is a function of freshwater inland wetlands?

• Increase flooding

• Filter and degrade pollutants

• Increase erosion

• Decrease biodiversity

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How do freshwater inland wetlands help during dry periods?

• Increase evaporation

• Help replenish stream flows

• Reduce water levels

• Increase salinity

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Which type of fish is commonly found in headwater streams?

• Salmon

• Catfish

• Trout

• Bass