Water and Aquatic Ecosystems: Worksheet
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How do the properties of water affect aquatic ecosystems?
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Draw a diagram of the coastal and open sea marine life zones.
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Why are coral reefs vulnerable to damage, especially by human activities?
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What services do estuaries and wetlands provide?
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Draw a diagram of the four freshwater life zones in a lake.
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What is the difference between an oligotrophic and a eutrophic lake?
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Describe the relationship between the following terms: surface water,
runoff, watershed, stream.
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How are hydrothermal vents formed? What is unique about the producers
in these ecosystems?
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Why should we protect aquatic ecosystems?