Aquatic Biomes Biotic and Abiotic

Which of the following lists include ONLY organisms that live in ocean ecosystems?

• frog, turtle, shark

• crab, jellyfish, coral

• fish, whale, duck

• beaver, dolphin, octopus

Abiotic factors in an ecosystem are the

• nonliving things, such as air, water, and sunlight

• plants and other organisms that make their own food

• organisms that break down dead plants and animals

• animals that hunt other animals for food

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A wetland that contains a mixture of fresh water and saltwater is called

• a stream

• a river

• an estuary

• a pond

Temperature, light, air, water, soil, and climate are all __________ parts of the environment

• Biotic

• Boreal

• Living

• Abiotic

In which biome would you find the majority of the world's coral reefs?

• Freshwater

• Marine

• Desert

• Rainforest

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In which aquatic biome does saltwater and freshwater mix?

• Estuary

• Intertidal Zone

• Photic Zone

• Coral Reef

In which biome would you find species that have adapted to life in salt water?

• Freshwater

• Marine

• Desert

• Rainforest

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Which of these is NOT a marine biome?

• open ocean

• deep ocean floor

• seashore

• wetlands

Which of the following statements is true of aquatic biomes?

• Freshwater and marine biomes are evenly distributed on Earth.

• Freshwater biomes are a vital source of drinking water.

• Freshwater biomes supply a greater portion of Earth’s oxygen than marine biomes.

• Marine biomes include streams, rivers, ponds, and lakes.

Animals found in a lake or pond are __________.

• jellyfish, whales, sharks

• seagulls, shellfish, saltwater crocodiles

• dogs, cats, monkeys

• amphibians, ducks, turtles, freshwater fish