Aquatic Biomes Flashcards
1
Q
Describe a sandy shore
A
A stretch of land where the sea meets the land that is made primarily of sand
2
Q
Describe a Rocky shore
A
A strip of land where ocean meets land with rock pools
3
Q
Define a coral reef
A
A underwater structure made mostly of both dead and living coral
4
Q
Define open ocean
A
Area of water not near the shore or sea floor. High pressure and colder temperature the lower down you go
5
Q
Define estuary
A
A body of water where fresh and salt water mix
6
Q
Define wetland
A
The zone between land and water, usually muddy and wet
7
Q
Define river
A
Flowing water either fast or slow
8
Q
Define lake
A
Standing fresh water bodies
