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What does the term 'aquatic habitat' encompass?
What is the special property of water that allows it to act as a buffer against changing environmental temperature?
What is the quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one Celsius degree?
Where do rivers flow from and to?
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What does the special property of water, density, refer to?
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Water has a low specific heat, meaning its temperature changes drastically with a small input of heat.
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Aquatic habitat only covers oceans and major lakes, excluding small ponds and swamps.
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Rivers are characterized by a two-way flow from the uplands to their junctions with the sea at estuaries.
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All living organisms contain a small proportion of water.
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The special properties of water include density, gravity, and viscosity.
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Study Notes
Aquatic Habitat
- Encompasses not only oceans and major lakes, but also small ponds and swamps.
Thermal Properties of Water
- Has a high specific heat, meaning it can absorb and release a large amount of heat energy with a small change in temperature.
- Requires 4.184 joules of heat to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one Celsius degree.
Rivers
- Flow from the uplands to their junctions with the sea at estuaries, with a one-way flow.
Properties of Water
- Has a special property of density, which refers to its mass per unit volume.
- Is essential for life, as all living organisms contain a significant proportion of water.
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Description
Test your knowledge of aquatic biota with this quiz prepared by Dr. Ebrahim Alhousini. Learn about the diverse organisms and ecosystems that inhabit the world's oceans, bays, estuaries, lakes, ponds, and rivers. Explore the unique characteristics of each aquatic habitat and gain insights into the interconnectedness of these ecosystems.
