Freshwater ecosystems
Marine Ecosystems
Wetlands
Mr. Bartell
100
what zone is at the bottom of the lake?
benthic zone
100
what is an estuary
where saltwater and freshwater mix
100
what is a wetland?
an area of land inundated with water
100
What is my favorite color?
Forest Green
200
this zone has lots of sunlight and plants
littoral zone
200
what is the difference between salt water and fresh water?
the salinity level
200
what function does a wetland serve?
filter water

water storage

wildlife habitat


200
Who is my favorite rapper?
Gucci Mane
300
what are the two types of freshwater wetlands?
marshes and swamps
300
why are estuaries productive ecosystems?
nutrients from rivers and the ocean support a lot of life
300
What is the difference between a swamp and a marsh?
marsh has grasses

swamp has trees

300
Where did I graduate college?
Clemson
400
Explain what happens to oxygen levels as you travel downstream in a river?
the oxygen level decreases
400
animals in estuaries have to be adapted to what constantly changing factor?
salinity
400
List the major threat to rivers in the United States
Human pollution
400
What is my favorite show?
the office
500
why does a river widen as you move downstream?
flatter land
500
list 3 functions of mangrove swamps
stop beach erosion

filter water

provide habitat for wildlife

500
Where are most of the wetlands in the US?
Southeast
500
Who is my favorite student?
trick question.... you all annoy me equally


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