5.2.1.4.1.2.3 - Estuarine Ecosystem
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Define an estuary.
💡 Hint: Think about the mixing of different types of water.
Name one abiotic component of an estuary.
💡 Hint: These are non-living factors.
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What is an estuary?
💡 Hint: Consider the interaction between two different types of water.
True or False: Estuaries are unproductive ecosystems.
💡 Hint: Think about the fertility and biodiversity present in these areas.
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Examine the impact of increased salinity on the biodiversity of an estuary. What adaptations might organisms need to survive?
💡 Hint: Consider how extreme conditions can shape evolution.
Design an experiment to determine the effect of nutrient levels on the productivity of phytoplankton in an estuary.
💡 Hint: Focus on how varying conditions affect living organisms.
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