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Which of the following is an example of a lotic ecosystem?
Which of the following is an example of a lotic ecosystem?
- River (correct)
- Lake
- Pond
- Wetland
What type of aquatic ecosystem is characterized by slow moving water?
What type of aquatic ecosystem is characterized by slow moving water?
- Lentic ecosystem (correct)
- Wetland ecosystem
- Lotic ecosystem
- Marine ecosystem
Which type of aquatic ecosystem is dependent on the soil being saturated or inundated?
Which type of aquatic ecosystem is dependent on the soil being saturated or inundated?
- Lotic ecosystem
- Lentic ecosystem
- Marine ecosystem
- Wetland ecosystem (correct)
What is a key function of aquatic ecosystems?
What is a key function of aquatic ecosystems?
Which type of aquatic ecosystem is associated with the sea?
Which type of aquatic ecosystem is associated with the sea?
Which of the following is NOT a type of freshwater ecosystem?
Which of the following is NOT a type of freshwater ecosystem?
In which type of aquatic ecosystem would you find faster moving water?
In which type of aquatic ecosystem would you find faster moving water?
Which type of aquatic ecosystem is characterized by areas where the soil is saturated or inundated for at least part of the time?
Which type of aquatic ecosystem is characterized by areas where the soil is saturated or inundated for at least part of the time?
Which aquatic ecosystem is associated with and around a body of water?
Which aquatic ecosystem is associated with and around a body of water?
Which function is NOT performed by aquatic ecosystems?
Which function is NOT performed by aquatic ecosystems?
Flashcards
What is a lotic ecosystem?
What is a lotic ecosystem?
Ecosystem characterized by flowing water.
What is a lentic ecosystem?
What is a lentic ecosystem?
Ecosystem characterized by still or slow-moving water, such as lakes and ponds.
What is a wetland ecosystem?
What is a wetland ecosystem?
Ecosystem where the soil is saturated or flooded for extended periods.
What is a key function of aquatic ecosystems?
What is a key function of aquatic ecosystems?
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What is a marine ecosystem?
What is a marine ecosystem?
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Where do you find faster water?
Where do you find faster water?
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Study Notes
Aquatic Ecosystem Types
- A lotic ecosystem is an example of a river ecosystem.
- Lentic ecosystems are characterized by slow moving water.
- Wetlands are dependent on the soil being saturated or inundated.
Functions of Aquatic Ecosystems
- A key function of aquatic ecosystems is to provide habitat for plants and animals.
Freshwater and Marine Ecosystems
- Marine ecosystems are associated with the sea.
- A desert is NOT a type of freshwater ecosystem.
Characteristics of Aquatic Ecosystems
- Faster moving water is associated with lotic ecosystems.
- Wetlands are characterized by areas where the soil is saturated or inundated for at least part of the time.
- Aquatic ecosystems associated with and around a body of water are referred to as riparian ecosystems.
Functions NOT Performed by Aquatic Ecosystems
- There is no mention of aquatic ecosystems being responsible for producing fossil fuels.
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