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Which of the following is an example of a freshwater body in Malaysia?
Which of the following is an example of a freshwater body in Malaysia?
- Thames River Estuary
- Hudson River Estuary
- Kenyir Lake (correct)
- Mekong River
Which type of aquatic environment is characterized by estuaries and brackish seas?
Which type of aquatic environment is characterized by estuaries and brackish seas?
- Ponds
- Mangroves (correct)
- Lakes
- Rivers
What do watersheds encompass?
What do watersheds encompass?
- The geographic boundaries of a water body and the land that drains to it (correct)
- Only rivers and streams
- Only wetlands and ponds
- Only estuaries and brackish seas
In which type of aquatic environment can you find ices such as icebergs and snows?
In which type of aquatic environment can you find ices such as icebergs and snows?
Which of the following is an example of a brackish-water body in Malaysia?
Which of the following is an example of a brackish-water body in Malaysia?
What land areas can a watershed be as large as?
What land areas can a watershed be as large as?
What is the main difference between seawater and freshwater?
What is the main difference between seawater and freshwater?
What is the freezing point of seawater compared to freshwater?
What is the freezing point of seawater compared to freshwater?
What contributes to the salty taste of seawater?
What contributes to the salty taste of seawater?
Which gas is involved in the nutrient cycle of the oceans?
Which gas is involved in the nutrient cycle of the oceans?
Where is the densest water found?
Where is the densest water found?
What is the pH level of seawater compared to freshwater?
What is the pH level of seawater compared to freshwater?
What process creates deep ocean currents in seawater?
What process creates deep ocean currents in seawater?
What are the units used to measure salinity in seawater?
What are the units used to measure salinity in seawater?
What is the proportion of salt content in all the oceans?
What is the proportion of salt content in all the oceans?
What contributes to the dissolved gases in seawater?
What contributes to the dissolved gases in seawater?
Which category of aquatic life is adapted to deep-water pressure and cannot survive in the upper parts of the water column?
Which category of aquatic life is adapted to deep-water pressure and cannot survive in the upper parts of the water column?
What type of plankton feeds on phytoplankton?
What type of plankton feeds on phytoplankton?
Which characteristic distinguishes nekton from plankton and benthos?
Which characteristic distinguishes nekton from plankton and benthos?
What do phytoplankton and zooplankton have in common?
What do phytoplankton and zooplankton have in common?
What serves as the energy source for benthos in the ocean?
What serves as the energy source for benthos in the ocean?
What type of aquatic life appears as a green discoloration of the water due to the presence of chlorophyll within their cells?
What type of aquatic life appears as a green discoloration of the water due to the presence of chlorophyll within their cells?
What is the primary source of Earth's oceans' primary productivity?
What is the primary source of Earth's oceans' primary productivity?
Which factor contributes to the high level of organic matter and abundant plant growth in eutrophic marine environments?
Which factor contributes to the high level of organic matter and abundant plant growth in eutrophic marine environments?
What is the main difference between eutrophic and oligotrophic marine environments?
What is the main difference between eutrophic and oligotrophic marine environments?
How does algal density affect the heating of lakes?
How does algal density affect the heating of lakes?
What is the primary function of fish predation in cooling lakes?
What is the primary function of fish predation in cooling lakes?
What effect does global warming have on lakes?
What effect does global warming have on lakes?
What is the primary purpose of fish schooling in aquatic environments?
What is the primary purpose of fish schooling in aquatic environments?
What is the behavior exhibited by 'anadromous' fish?
What is the behavior exhibited by 'anadromous' fish?
What defines a dead zone in aquatic environments?
What defines a dead zone in aquatic environments?
What are the two principal categories of producers in marine environments?
What are the two principal categories of producers in marine environments?
Flashcards
Tasik Chini
Tasik Chini
A freshwater body in Malaysia.
Estuary
Estuary
A body of water where freshwater from rivers mixes with saltwater from the sea.
Brackish Water
Brackish Water
Water that is a mixture of fresh and salt water.
Danga Bay
Danga Bay
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Watershed
Watershed
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Aquatic Environment
Aquatic Environment
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Thermohaline Circulation
Thermohaline Circulation
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Seawater Freezing Point
Seawater Freezing Point
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Seawater Salinity
Seawater Salinity
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Ocean Salinity
Ocean Salinity
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Nutrient Cycle
Nutrient Cycle
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Deep-sea fish
Deep-sea fish
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Zooplankton
Zooplankton
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Nekton
Nekton
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Phytoplankton
Phytoplankton
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Benthos
Benthos
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Primary Productivity
Primary Productivity
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Eutrophic Environment
Eutrophic Environment
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Oligotrophic Environment
Oligotrophic Environment
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Fish Schooling
Fish Schooling
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Anadromous Fish
Anadromous Fish
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Dead Zone
Dead Zone
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Producers
Producers
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Phytoplankton and Benthic Algae
Phytoplankton and Benthic Algae
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Study Notes
Freshwater Bodies
- Tasik Chini is an example of a freshwater body in Malaysia.
Brackish-Water Bodies
- Estuaries and brackish seas are characterized by a mix of freshwater and seawater.
- The Danga Bay is an example of a brackish-water body in Malaysia.
Watersheds
- Watersheds encompass entire land areas, including rivers, streams, and lakes.
- Watersheds can be as large as entire continents.
Aquatic Environments
- Icebergs and snows can be found in polar regions.
- Estuaries, brackish seas, and mangrove swamps are characterized by mix of freshwater and seawater.
- Deep ocean currents are created by thermohaline circulation.
Properties of Seawater
- Seawater has a higher freezing point than freshwater (−1.8°C compared to 0°C).
- The main difference between seawater and freshwater is the presence of high concentrations of dissolved salts.
- Seawater has a pH level around 8.1, slightly higher than freshwater.
- Salinity is measured in units of parts per thousand (ppt).
- The proportion of salt content in all oceans is around 3.5%.
Nutrient Cycle
- Oxygen is involved in the nutrient cycle of the oceans.
Ocean Currents
- Densest water is found at the bottom of the ocean.
- Deep ocean currents are driven by changes in temperature and salinity.
Aquatic Life
- Deep-sea fish are adapted to deep-water pressure and cannot survive in the upper parts of the water column.
- Zooplankton feeds on phytoplankton.
- Nekton is characterized by its ability to move freely through the water column.
- Phytoplankton and zooplankton are both small and floating.
- Benthos obtains energy from detritus and organic matter.
- Phytoplankton appears as a green discoloration of the water due to the presence of chlorophyll.
Primary Productivity
- Phytoplankton is the primary source of Earth's oceans' primary productivity.
- High levels of nutrients and abundant plant growth characterize eutrophic marine environments.
- Eutrophic marine environments have a high level of organic matter, while oligotrophic environments have a low level.
- Algal density affects the heating of lakes.
- Fish predation helps cool lakes by controlling algal growth.
- Global warming affects lakes by increasing water temperatures and reducing oxygen levels.
Fish Behavior
- Fish schooling is a behavior that provides protection and increases foraging success.
- Anadromous fish migrate from saltwater to freshwater to breed.
Dead Zones
- Dead zones are areas where oxygen levels are too low to support most life.
Producers
- The two principal categories of producers in marine environments are phytoplankton and benthic algae.
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Test your knowledge of aquatic environments with this quiz covering freshwater and marine habitats, water chemistry, and the water cycle. Learn about the characteristics of different aquatic ecosystems and their importance in daily life.
