Def

Question 1

The measure of salts dissolved in water

Answer 1

Salinity

Question 2

The uppermost layer of an aquatic ecosystem, where there is enough sunlight for photosynthesis

Answer 2

Photic zone

Question 3

This is the zone where no sunlight penetrates a body of water and photosynthesis cannot occur

Answer 3

Aphotic Zone

Question 4

The bottom of a body of water, Depending on the depth of the body of water, this zone can have sunlight or be pitch dark

Answer 4

Denthic Zone

Question 5

In a freshwater ecosystem, this is the part of the photic zone where aquatic plants can grow from the mud and reach above the surface of the water

Answer 5

Littoral Zone

Question 6

In a freshwater ecosystem, this is the zone farther from the shore where they are no rooted plants. You can find my aquatic life here

Answer 6

Limnetic Zone