5.2.1.4.1.2.3. Estuarine Ecosystem

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define an estuary.

   Hint

   Think about the mixing of different types of water.

2. 2.

   Name one abiotic component of an estuary.

   Hint

   These are non-living factors.

3. 3.

   What is an estuary?

   • A freshwater lake
   • Where freshwater meets saltwater
   • A type of desert

   Hint

   Consider the interaction between two different types of water.

4. 4.

   True or False: Estuaries are unproductive ecosystems.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about the fertility and biodiversity present in these areas.

5. 5.

   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.

6. 6.

   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.