AP BIOLOGY

ANIMAL BEHAVIOR

SOCIAL BEHAVIOR

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which is not correct about the aquatic biome?
A
it covers about 75% of the earth
B
it is characterized by how much salt is present in the water
C
estuaries are located at the mouth of rivers where salt and fresh water mix
D
it is characterized by the types of mammals and fish that live in it
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Aquatic biomes are distinguished by the availability of sunlight and the concentration of dissolved oxygen and nutrients in the water. The photic zone extends to a maximum depth of 200 meters, while the aphotic zone is deeper than 200 meters. Aquatic biomes in the ocean are called marine biomes.

Detailed explanation-2: -The 8 aquatic biomes are lakes and ponds, rivers and seas, oceans, estuaries, coral reefs, wetlands, mangroves, and intertidal zones.

Detailed explanation-3: -The aquatic biome that is characterized by flowing freshwater is the river biome, though this can also include the biome of streams.

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