Aquatic Ecosystems

Aquatic ecosystems are:

• ecosystems found in water environments

• ecosystems found in desert environments

• ecosystems found in forest environments

• ecosystems found in urban areas

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Predict: Check T or F to show whether you think each statement is true or false. Wetlands can protect areas close to shorelines from flooding.

• True

• False

Predict: Check T or F to show whether you think each statement is true or false. Most ponds contain both salt water and fresh water.

• True

• False

Predict: Check T or F to show whether you think each statement is true or false. Plants and animals cannot live in fast-moving waters.

• True

• False

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Predict: Check T or F to show whether you think each statement is true or false. The deep ocean is colder and darker than other marine ecosystems.

• True

• False

Predict: How do you think organisms like this squid are adapted to life in the deep ocean?

• They have bioluminescent organs to attract prey and mates.

• They have large eyes to see in the dark.

• They have streamlined bodies to swim fast.

• They have thick skin to withstand high pressure.

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Define the word 'wetland' using the word parts and sentence below. Word part: wet- (having water or liquid on the surface), -land (solid part of Earth's surface). Example sentence: Many species of birds and mammals rely on wetlands for food, water, and shelter.

• land covered by water

• sandy desert

• deciduous forest

• rocky mountain

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Identify: Fill in the major types of aquatic ecosystems in the picture.

• A. Freshwater ecosystems, B. Marine ecosystems

• A. Terrestrial ecosystems, B. Desert ecosystems

• A. Forest ecosystems, B.: Grassland ecosystems

• A. Urban ecosystems, B. Mountain ecosystems

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What is the most apparent abiotic factor that differentiates aquatic ecosystems?

• Temperature

• Salinity

• Light availability

• Nutrient levels

Where are examples of freshwater ecosystems found?

• Lakes and Rivers

• Deserts

• Oceans

• Mountains