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How has ocean exploration increased human understanding of aquatic ecosystems?
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What are the four main factors that affect aquatic ecosystems?
The four main factors that affect aquatic ecosystems are waters depth, temperature, flow, and amount of dissolved nutrients.
What is the difference between aguatic and terriestal?
It is not easy to compare terrestrial and aquatic systems because there is such on the similarities and differences between terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
The abiotic factor used to determine the climate of an area that has the least effect on aquatic ecosystems is?
the sun
Which organisms fix nitrogen in aquatic ecosystems?
normal name: blue-green algae scientific name: cyanobacteria
Why do photosynthetic organisms live on or near the surface of aquatic ecosystems?
Photosynthetic means that they synthesize their own food from the light of the sun. Therefore, they have to live near the water's surface so that the light can reach them for photosynthesis.
What ecosystems are aquatic?
Oceans, sea , rivers and other water bodies are the ecosystems that are referred to as aquatic. The ecosystems that are aquatic are freshwater and saltwater(marine).
What does aquatic ecosystems affect?
An aquatic ecosystem is an ecosystem located in bodies of water. Types of aquatic ecosystems are The Marine Ecosystem and The Freshwater Ecosystem.
What are four main factors that affect aquatic ecosystems?
The four main factors that affect aquatic ecosystems are waters depth, temperature, flow, and amount of dissolved nutrients.
How are aquatic ecosystems determined?
An Aquatic system is determined by depth, flow, temperature, and chemistry of the overlying area.
Aquatic ecosystems where fresh and saltwater meet are called?
Estuaries.
What microorganisms are capable of photosynthesis and found in aquatic ecosystems?
Phytoplanktons
What roles do detritus play in aquatic ecosystems?
One role that detritus play in aquatic ecosystems is that it helps to break down the organic materials that are carried by rivers. Another role is that detritus is a filter of feeders in water and also are food sources for aquatic animals.
What are the four main factors that affect aquatic ecosystems?
The four main factors that affect aquatic ecosystems are waters depth, temperature, flow, and amount of dissolved nutrients.
Unicellular protists that are major producers of oxygen in aquatic ecosystems are?
phytoplanktonhi
What is the difference between aguatic and terriestal?
It is not easy to compare terrestrial and aquatic systems because there is such on the similarities and differences between terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
What are the freshwater ecosystem?
Freshwater ecosystems are a subset of Earth's aquatic ecosystems. They include lakes and ponds, rivers, streams, springs, and wetlands. They can be contrasted with marine ecosystems, which have a larger salt content.
What is found at the interface between terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems?
Lakes streams estuaries rivers
