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Chapter 46: Q.27 (page 1369)

Describe freshwater, ocean, and terrestrial ecosystems.

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Fresh water or freshwater is any naturally occurring liquid or frozen water containing low concentrations of dissolved salts.

Ocean, continuous body of salt water that is contained in enormous basins on Earth's surface.

Terrestrial ecosystems are ecosystems which are found on land.

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Step 1. Introduction

Ecosystems are the complete biological communities found within a specific area. This includes all biotic and abiotic factors as well as all the connections between them. There are ecosystems all over the planet earth each differing greatly in plant life, animal life, and climate.

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Step 2. Explanation

  • Freshwater ecosystems are the rarest, but have great diversity of freshwater fish and other aquatic life.
  • Ocean ecosystems are the most common and are responsible for much of the photosynthesis that occurs on Earth.
  • Terrestrial ecosystems are very diverse; they are grouped based on their species and environment (biome), which includes forests, deserts, and tundras.

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