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4

The principle difference between where salt marshes and mangrove forests grow is _______.

A
the salinity of the water
B
the amount of sunlight the plants receive
C
the intensity of the waves along the coast
D
the extent of human development in the area
7

Which best matches objects that a scientist would include on a list describing a forest ecosystem?

A
different types of animals and plants and the forest soil
B
one animal species, the soil, water, and nutrients
C
all the living things in the forest ecosystem
D
different types of soil, rocks, and water sources in the forest
9

What characteristic is important for plants found in saltwater wetlands?

A
tolerance to high temperatures
B
tolerance to salinity
C
a range of climate zones
D
all of the above
13

Which of the following is not a characteristic of rivers and streams?

A
vary in size
B
mainly saltwater
C
part of the water cycle
D
flow toward other bodies of water
15

The marine biome _______.

A
is a large ecosystem, but not larger than some terrestrial ecosystems
B
is characterized by four different zones
C
has little species diversity
D
covers a small portion of the Earth’s surface
16

Fish that feed on sediment will most likely be found in _______ rivers.

A
shallow
B
narrow
C
deep
D
fast-moving
17

What is the difference between a community and a population?

A
A community has only one organism, while a population has many organisms.
B
A population has only one ecosystem, while a community has many ecosystems.
C
A community has only one biome, while a population has many biomes.
D
A population has only one species, while a community has many species.
18

Which of the following statements about coral reef preservation efforts is true?

A
In order to preserve coral reefs, all aquarium trade in coral reef organisms must end.
B
Legislation has had no impact on coral reef preservation efforts.
C
Various preservation methods have had some positive impact on coral reef preservation.
D
Education of fishermen has eliminated all coral reef loss.

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