Test Your Knowledge on Freshwater and Marine Biomes

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Which of the following is NOT a freshwater biome?

  • Rivers
  • Wetlands
  • Oceans (correct)
  • Ponds

What is the benefit of wetlands for freshwater sources?

  • They contain greenhouse gases
  • They remove metals and sediments (correct)
  • They provide drinking water
  • They reduce the risk of flooding

What is the primary purpose of streams and rivers?

  • Providing drinking water (correct)
  • Providing irrigation
  • Providing transportation
  • Providing hydropower

What are coral reefs made up of?

<p>Individual corals (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the intertidal zone?

<p>A marine shoreline ecosystem (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are abiotic factors in the intertidal zone?

<p>Water temperature and sunlight (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of regions can be natural or human-constructed?

<p>Freshwater regions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

  • Freshwater has almost no salt in it.
  • Ponds, lakes, rivers, and streams are all freshwater biomes.
  • Wetlands are also considered freshwater biomes.
  • Streams and rivers provide drinking water, irrigation, and hydropower.
  • Wetlands remove metals and sediments from freshwater sources and reduce the risk of flooding.
  • Coral reefs are made up of colonies of tiny individual corals.
  • The intertidal zone is an extreme ecosystem found on marine shorelines.
  • Abiotic factors in the intertidal zone include water temperature, sunlight, soil composition, and geographical features.
  • Wetlands and coastal wetlands capture and contain greenhouse gases.
  • Freshwater regions can be natural or human-constructed.

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