15 Questions
What is the mission of the Freshwater Biological Association (FBA)?
To promote the sustainable management of freshwater ecosystems and resources
Who founded the Freshwater Biological Association (FBA)?
Felix Eugen Fritsch and William Harold Pearsall
What is the legal status of the Freshwater Biological Association (FBA)?
A registered charity and a company limited by guarantee
How many employees were assisting the Chief Executive as of the year ending 31 March 2020?
15 employees, 6 trustees, and 3 volunteers
What is one of the activities promoted by the Freshwater Biological Association (FBA)?
Innovative freshwater science research
What is the main difference between marine ecosystems and freshwater ecosystems?
Marine ecosystems contain saltwater, while freshwater ecosystems contain freshwater.
Which type of freshwater ecosystem is characterized by faster moving water, such as streams and rivers?
Lotic ecosystem
What is one of the important environmental functions performed by aquatic ecosystems?
Recharging ground water
Which of the following organisms is not actively involved in self-purification processes in aquatic ecosystems?
Birds
What is the main characteristic that distinguishes wetlands as a type of freshwater ecosystem?
The soil is saturated or inundated for at least part of the time
Which of the following is NOT a type of freshwater ecosystem?
Marine ecosystems
What type of aquatic ecosystem is characterized by slower moving water, including pools and ponds?
Lentic ecosystem
Which organisms are actively involved in multiple self-purification processes in aquatic ecosystems?
Microorganisms and phytoplankton
What is the main function of aquatic ecosystems with regard to environmental impact?
Recycling nutrients
What is the main difference between lentic and lotic ecosystems?
The speed of water movement
Test your knowledge about the history and mission of the Freshwater Biological Association (FBA), an independent scientific organisation founded in 1929 in Cumbria. Learn about its founders and how it has evolved into a learned society promoting the sustainable management of freshwater ecosystems.
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