AP BIOLOGY

ECOLOGY

BIOMES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
This aquatic biome has the highest salinity?
A
Marine
B
Estuary
C
Freshwater
D
shallow water
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The aquatic biome is divided into freshwater and marine regions. Freshwater regions, such as lakes and rivers, have a low salt concentration. Marine regions, such as estuaries and the ocean, have higher salt concentrations.

Detailed explanation-2: -Marine biomes have more salt and are characteristic of the oceans, coral reefs, and estuaries. Most aquatic organisms do not have to deal with extremes of temperature or moisture.

Detailed explanation-3: -The marine biome is the aquatic biome characterized by high salinity in the water. The salinity is high enough for this water to be classified as saltwater.

Detailed explanation-4: -Marine biomes include oceans and seas, waters with a salinity generally of 35 g/L. 35 g/L . They are more abundant than freshwater biomes since they cover nearly 71% of the Earth’s surface.

Detailed explanation-5: -LOCATION: The marine biome is the biggest biome in the world! It covers about 70% of the earth. It includes five main oceans: the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Arctic, and Southern, as well as many smaller Gulfs and Bays. Marine regions are usually very salty!

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