1.3 Aquatic Biomes

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What type of organisms typically thrive in fast-flowing aquatic biomes such as streams?

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How does the water in streams typically become oxygenated?

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Which factor determines how much life a river can support?

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Why is dissolved oxygen important for organisms in a river ecosystem?

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What is the most common flora association in a pond biome?

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Which organisms are a vital part of the pond food chain?

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What distinguishes a lake from a pond?

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How does depth affect temperature in a lake?

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What is the main source of food for coral in a reef?

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How are coral reefs affected by climate change?

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What is a key characteristic of a marsh biome?

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Why do marshes play an important role in the ecosystem?

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What is an estuary?

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What type of organisms thrive in estuaries?

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What type of organisms typically thrive in fast-flowing aquatic biomes such as streams?

How does the water in streams typically become oxygenated?

Which factor determines how much life a river can support?

Why is dissolved oxygen important for organisms in a river ecosystem?

What is the most common flora association in a pond biome?

Which organisms are a vital part of the pond food chain?

What distinguishes a lake from a pond?

How does depth affect temperature in a lake?

What percentage of Earth's surface is covered by oceans?

What is the largest ocean on Earth?

What is the main source of food for coral in a reef?

How are coral reefs affected by climate change?

What is a key characteristic of a marsh biome?

Why do marshes play an important role in the ecosystem?

What is an estuary?

What type of organisms thrive in estuaries?

Match the biome with the biome type.