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Match the Aquatic Ecosystem or Zone with Its Description

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Match the aquatic ecosystem or zone with its description.

Premises:
characterized by distinct zones and fresh water
lake or pond
open water away from shore; extends are far as sunlight penetrates for photosynthesis
habitat for migratory birds and holding area for excess water
tends to be mineral rich and anaerobic with few organisms
one of the most fertile ecosystems in the world.
water levels and salinity fluctuate frequently
shallow-water area along the shore; includes rooted, emergent vegetation
stream or river
depend upon the land for much of their energy
bottom layer of the system; depends on organic matter that drifts down from the upper zones
marshes and swamps
Responses:
benthic zone
standing-water ecosystem
limnetic zone
freshwater wetlands
estuary
littoral zone
profundal zone
flowing-water ecosystem

Correct Answer:

characterized by distinct zones and fresh water
lake or pond
open water away from shore; extends are far as sunlight penetrates for photosynthesis
habitat for migratory birds and holding area for excess water
tends to be mineral rich and anaerobic with few organisms
one of the most fertile ecosystems in the world.
water levels and salinity fluctuate frequently
shallow-water area along the shore; includes rooted, emergent vegetation
stream or river
depend upon the land for much of their energy
bottom layer of the system; depends on organic matter that drifts down from the upper zones
marshes and swamps
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