Ch. 7 Key Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Wetland
A
Land that is periodically under water
2
Q
Plankton
A
Organisms that can’t swim against currents
3
Q
Nekton
A
Free Swimming organisms
4
Q
Benthos
A
Bottom Dwellers
5
Q
Littoral Zone
A
Nutrient rich and near the shore where aquatic life is diverse.
6
Q
Benthic Zone
A
The bottom of a pond or a lake where decomposers live.
7
Q
Eutrophication
A
An increase in the amount of nutrients in an ecosystem.
8
Q
Estuary
A
Where fresh water and salt water from the ocean mix together.
9
Q
Salt Marsh
A
Where rivers deposit their load of mineral rich mud.
10
Q
Mangrove Swamp
A
Dense growth of mangrove trees in a swampy area.
11
Q
Barrier Island
A
Islands that surround the mainland that offer protection.
12
Q
Coral Reef
A
Limestone ridges built by tiny coral animals.
