Saltwater/Marine ecosystems and Freshwater ecosystems.
The factor that divides freshwater ecosystems into two main types is the water flow rate. Ecosystems with slow-moving or still water are called lentic ecosystems, such as lakes and ponds, while ecosystems with fast-moving water are called lotic ecosystems, such as rivers and streams.
If you think of the planet it is easy to picture the two main ecosystems for the planet. Land and water. These are called Terrestrial and Aquatic. These are then broken down into sub-categories. Hello from Earth Science Coral Springs High School
flowing water and standing water
The main difference between Earth's water ecosystems is their location and characteristics. For example, freshwater ecosystems include rivers, lakes, and wetlands, while marine ecosystems are found in oceans and seas. Each type of ecosystem supports different species of plants and animals adapted to their specific environment.
Water and Land
Mountains and bodies of water.
NATURAL ECOSYSTEM: an ecosystem made naturally & occurred naturally with no influence by man ( ex. forest, backyard) MAN-MADE ECOSYSTEM: an ecosystem with the influence of man, this is usually controlled ( ex. fishpond, zoo)
There are two general terms that categorize freshwater ecosystems. Lentic refers to standing bodies of water (lakes, ponds, and inland wetlands) while lotic refers to flowing systems (streams and rivers).
The main environmental problems facing desert ecosystems today include habitat destruction, climate change, water scarcity, and invasive species. These factors threaten the delicate balance of desert ecosystems and can lead to loss of biodiversity and ecosystem services.
Streams,rivers,ponds,lakes are the four main freshwater ecosystems
The two main roles of protists are as primary producers in aquatic ecosystems through photosynthesis, and as decomposers that recycle nutrients in various environments.
The main resource for Earth is water, as it is essential for all forms of life and crucial for various ecosystems to thrive. Without water, life as we know it would not be sustainable on our planet.