Topic 31/32 Flashcards
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1
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What is the difference between Lentic and lotic?
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Lentic means water that is still/stationary and lotic means water that is moving
2
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What is the Photic Zone?
A
Depth to which the light can reach and support life
3
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What is the difference between Pelagic and Benthic?
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Pelagic means living in the water column, while benthic means living on the ocean floor
4
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What are the characteristics of wetlands?
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- Transient moisture levels
- Low levels of decompositions due to low concentrations of oxygen
5
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What is the function of the wetlands?
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- Liver - takes away toxins
- Flood plains
6
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Marshes are…
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- Dominated by Herbaceous plants
- Important breeding grounds for water fowl
7
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Swamps are…
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- Dominated by woody plants
- On every continent besides Antarctica
8
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Bogs are…
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- Secluded to northern regions
- Floating mats of sphagnum moss (“Peatlands”)
