Match the term with the appropriate phrase. You may use each answer once, more than once or not at all.
-equal salinity
A)isothermal
B)coral reef
C)pycnocline
D)salt marsh
E)mangrove swamp
F)isohaline
G)thermocline
H)halocline
I)isocline
J)sea grass bed

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Isohaline refers to water that has the same salinity level.

Answer: H
 Halocline refers to a layer of water with a rapid change in salinity.

Answer: A
 Isothermal refers to water with a consistent temperature throughout the water column.

Answer: G
 Thermocline refers to a layer of water with a rapid change in temperature.

Answer: D
 Salt marsh refers to a coastal ecosystem of salt-tolerant plants and animals.

Answer: E
 Mangrove swamp refers to a coastal ecosystem of mangrove trees and associated species.

Answer: B
 Coral reef refers to a diverse marine ecosystem formed by coral organisms.

Answer: J
 Sea grass bed refers to a coastal ecosystem of underwater grasses and associated species.

Note: C and I are not appropriate for any of the given phrases.

Match the Term with the Appropriate Phrase