Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements about the marine biome is correct?
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Introduction to Aquatic Biomes
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In an introduction to aquatic biomes, which of the following is NOT considered an aquatic ecosystem?
A
Estuary
B
Coral reef
C
Grassland
D
Freshwater lake
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Step 1: Understand the definition of an aquatic ecosystem. Aquatic ecosystems are water-based environments where organisms live, including both freshwater and marine habitats.
Step 2: Identify the characteristics of each option: Estuaries are coastal water bodies where freshwater mixes with seawater; Coral reefs are marine ecosystems built by coral organisms; Freshwater lakes are inland bodies of freshwater.
Step 3: Recognize that grasslands are terrestrial ecosystems characterized by dominant grasses and are not associated with aquatic environments.
Step 4: Compare each option to the definition of aquatic ecosystems and determine which one does not fit the criteria.
Step 5: Conclude that since grasslands are land-based and not water-based, they are NOT considered an aquatic ecosystem.
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