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Question 23 • 5120VA Environmental Science Sem A

Which statement does not describe freshwater and saltwater ecosystems accurately?

Answer
A
Both support a large number of plants and animals adapted for aquatic living.
B
The primary producers in saltwater and freshwater ecosystems are amoebas.
C
Freshwater ecosystems have a very low salt concentration and include ponds, lakes, streams, wetlands, and rivers.
D
Saltwater ecosystems have a high salt concentration and include oceans, coral reefs, and estuaries.

Explanation

Amoebas are not the primary producers in both freshwater and saltwater ecosystems. Primary producers are usually photosynthetic organisms, such as algae and aquatic plants; in the ocean, phytoplankton are especially important. The other statements accurately describe aquatic life and the typical salt levels and examples of freshwater and saltwater ecosystems. Therefore, the inaccurate statement is “The primary producers in saltwater and freshwater ecosystems are amoebas.”

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