Which of the following statements is true of aquatic biomes?ResponsesFreshwater and marine biomes are evenly distributed on Earth.Freshwater and marine biomes are evenly distributed on Earth.Freshwater biomes are a vital source of drinking water.Freshwater biomes are a vital source of drinking water.Freshwater biomes supply a greater portion of Earth’s oxygen than marine biomes.Freshwater biomes supply a greater portion of Earth’s oxygen than marine biomes.Marine biomes include streams, rivers, ponds, and lakes.

Which aquatic biome listed here is one of the most productive on Earth, and why?Question 26Select one:a.Wetlands; nutrient rich high-moisture soils.b.Oligotrophic lake; clear water for light penetration.c.Coral reef; diversity of organisms.d.Deep-sea vent; warm water temperatures.

Multiple Select QuestionSelect all that applyWhy are freshwater ecosystems biologically important?Multiple select question.They support high levels of biodiversity.Most terrestrial species rely on them for survival.They are the source of most nutrients on land.They are linked to the ocean system.

Freshwater runoff in rivers from  land is a major source of dissolved salts to the sea.Question 31Select one:TrueFalse

Which is NOT one of the sources of freshwater that is accessible and usable by humans?A.Lakes and riversB.AtmosphereC.WetlandsD.Oceans

Question 11Which of the following might be included in a typical ecosystem?Animals of varying sizes and shapes.     A water source of particular salinity.     Photosynthetic plants.     A variety of microscopic life.     All of the above.