CH 7 Vocabulary & Concepts
aquatic aquatic life zone barrier islands benthos coastal wetland coastal zone coral reef cultural eutrophication decomposer estuary euphotic zone eutrophic lake flood plain freshwater life zones |
inland wetland intertidal zone lake mesotrophic lake nekton oligotrophic lake open sea phytoplankton plankton runoff surface water thermocline watershed zooplankton |
1. Summarize the distribution of light, salt, and temperature in different aquatic life zones.
2. Evaluate the significance of the ecological contributions of the oceans.
3. Briefly describe the characteristics and ecological significance of coral reefs. Describe environmental and economic problems of coral reefs.
4. Distinguish between coastal and inland wetlands. Describe the ecological functions performed by wetlands. Describe environmental problems associated with coastal and inland wetlands.
5. List and compare the four zones of a lake. Distinguish between oligotrophic and eutrophic lakes. Describe stratification and a turnover in a lake.
6. Define watershed. List and distinguish the three zones of a river system.