Freshwater and Marine Biomes Answers

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Which of the following typical adaptations of marine animals is not found in sea otters?

A
streamlined body
B
webbed hands and feet
C
body covered in thick fur
D
breathing apparatus on the top of the head
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Freshwater biomes have _______.

A
organisms adjusted to high salinity
B
more diversity than marine biomes
C
a salinity of less than 1%
D
the ability to maintain their temperature year round
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Explain how a streamlined, smooth, nearly hairless body is a beneficial adaptation for marine animals.

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How are kelp and seaweed similar?

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Which of the following is not an example of a hydrophyte?

A
eucalyptus
B
pond lilies
C
cypress
D
cattails
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What important discovery did researchers aboard the Alvin make?

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Why are catfish and carp found at the mouth of a river, while trout are found nearer the source?

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What submersible craft recovered the hydrogen bomb that fell into the Mediterranean Sea during the Palomares hydrogen bomb incident?

A
Alvin
B
ROV
C
H.M.S. Challenger
D
Bathysphere
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How has ocean exploration increased human understanding of aquatic ecosystems?

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The uppermost zone in lakes and ponds, which is close to the shore and rich in nutrients is called the _______.

A
benthic zone
B
limnetic zone
C
pelagic zone
D
littoral zone

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