10 Questions
Which zone in a large lake is characterized as the shallow-water area along the shore with emergent vegetation and a variety of animals such as frogs and turtles?
Littoral zone
What is the main characteristic of the limnetic zone in a large lake?
Open water beyond the littoral zone
In which freshwater ecosystem are streams with fast currents found?
Flowing-water ecosystem
What is the main characteristic of freshwater wetlands?
Rich in accumulated organic materials
What is a characteristic of the profundal zone in a large lake?
Deepest area of the lake
Why do flowing-water ecosystems have varying organisms from one stream to another?
Influenced by the strength of the current
What contributes to the high productivity in the brackish/estuarine ecosystem?
Nutrient transport from land
Why are mangrove forests referred to as the tropical equivalent of salt marshes?
As both provide essential ecosystem services
What organisms live symbiotically with photosynthetic algae in coral reefs?
Coral polyps
Why are mangrove branches significant for many species of birds?
As nesting sites
This quiz covers topics related to major terrestrial biomes, their relation to climate, and important environmental factors affecting aquatic ecosystems. It also includes descriptions of various ecosystems and their environmental characteristics.
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