Freshwater
Which two seasons rotate the water in lakes and ponds?
Spring and Fall
What marks the transition between freshwater and saltwater?
Estuary
What is the largest mammal in the world?
Blue whale
What is the average temperature of the abyssal zone?
34F
What is the main threat to coral reef?
Humans, global warming
What biome may be known for the name "Rain forest of the sea"?
Coral Reefs
True or false, is the fresh water biome responsible for holding 40% of the worlds fish species?
True
What is an example of a costal biome?
bays, estuaries, mangroves, salt marshes, wetlands
what is the biggest ocean?
Pacific Ocean
Name one animal from the deep sea
frilled shark, anglerfish, giant isopod, vampire squid, dumbo octopus, goblin shark, octopus, giant squid, laternfish
What is the biggest coral reef in the world
The Great Barrier Reef
Which is the biggest biome in the world?
Marine biome
What bodies of water are considered freshwater? (minimum 3)
Rivers, ponds, swamps, lakes, creeks, and streams.
The coastal biome is often what we picture as beaches. How does the ocean influence this biome?
Tides
Name the vertical Marine Life Zones?
pelagic, abyssal, and benthic
At what depth does the benthic/twilight zone begin?
200m
What are the colonies that form coral reefs called?
Coral Polyps
What ocean covers the smallest area?
The Arctic Ocean; Only covers 5.427 million mi² whilst the Atlantic covers 41.1 million mi² and the Pacific 63.8 million mi²
About what percentage of all the water in the world is freshwater?
2.5%
What is the range of temperature of coastal aquatic biomes and why?
Ranges from 35-80 degrees as the water is more shallow so the sunlight gets all the way through the water.
The Earths tropical forests provide a better source of oxygen than the Ocean
False
How deep has humanity gone in the ocean?
35,000 feet
About what percent of marine species live in coral reefs?
25 percent
Are frozen icebergs from the sea frozen salt water or is it freshwater?
The icebergs are made of freshwater as the salt mineral doesn't freeze with the freshwater
When a stream is flowing faster is there a greater amount of dissolved oxygen?
when the stream flows faster the amount of dissolved oxygen is greater.
What is the most important aspect of an estuary?
The mixing/cycling of nutrients.
How are nutrients recycled in the ocean?
Through animals poo and smaller organisms reusing those nutrients in the water.
How many species are in the deep sea?
Upwards of 100 million
What are 3 types of coral reefs?
Fringing reefs, barrier reefs, and atolls.
What is the name of the ocean zone where photosynthesis takes place?
Euphotic Zone
What two categories divided freshwater habitats?
Lotic (running water) and Lentic (standing water)
What are two benefits to costal wetlands?
It filters toxic pollutants, reduces storm damage by absorbing the waves.
What is a main plant in salt water
plankton
what ocean is Marianas trench in?
Pacific Ocean
How many types of fish live in the great barrier reef?
1,500 species
How Many species of animals live in the wetlands
Upwards of 5,000 species