Coastal Ecosystems

This area of the ocean only makes up 10% of the total ecosystem size, but has 90% of its biodiversity.

• The coastal/tidal zones

• The photic zone in the open ocean

• The aphotic zone in the open ocean

• The benthic zone

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Classify each of the following organisms: Clams

• plankton

• nekton

• benthos

• decomposer

Classify each of the following organisms: Dolphins

• plankton

• nekton

• benthos

• decomposer

Classify each of the following organism: Diatom (a type of green algae)

• plankton

• nekton

• benthos

• decomposer

Which of the following is a factor that influences where an organism lives in an aquatic ecosystem

• sunlight

• nutrient availability

• temperature

• all of the above

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Photosynthetic organisms are found mainly in shallow water due to the availability of

• oxygen

• nutrients

• sunlight

• salt

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Estuaries are extremely productive ecosystems because they continually receive fresh nutrients from ______ and _______

• rivers, oceans

• lakes, ponds,

• marshes, swamps

• streams, springs

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Which of the following is a primary producer in coastal ecosystems?

• Seagrass

• Crab

• Seagull

• Shark

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What is the main reason mangroves are important to coastal ecosystems?

• They provide food for fish

• They prevent soil erosion

• They are a source of fresh water

• They attract tourists

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Which of the following is a common adaptation of organisms living in tidal zones?

• Thick fur

• Ability to tolerate salinity changes

• Bright coloration

• Large body size

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