Aquatic Biomes Quiz Review
Where are most marine organisms found?
Shallow, coastal waters
Why are pollutants in an estuary a problem?
The volume is so large they build up
Where are estuaries found?
Where fresh and salt water mix
Organisms location is determined by what 2 factors?
Nutrients and Sunlight
How are coal reefs made?
By tiny marine animals called polyps, they are calcium and limestone
What aquatic ecosystem has the highest salinity?
ocean
What are some threats to the ocean?
Overfishing, nutrient runoff, overfishing
Do wetlands increase runoff?
Why are estuaries productive?
They are constantly receiving fresh nutrients from rivers and oceans
What causes most the pollution in the us?
Industrial waste and sewage (EWWWW)
Know the difference between the littoral and benthic zone
Littoral is close to the shore, life is diverse, benthic zone water is cool and dark
What organism produces most the food? (the word means plant plankton)
Are mangrove swamps dominated by marsh grasses?
No, salt marshes are
What is an abiotic factor in an aquatic ecosystem?
What is the difference between aphotic and photic zone?
Aphotic does not receive light