Author Question: What provides the raw material for large and complex food webs within an estuary? a. The ocean ... (Read 44 times)

Chloeellawright · **on:** Aug 22, 2018

What provides the raw material for large and complex food webs within an estuary?
a. The ocean bringing in nutrients
b. Salt-tolerant plants producing carbohydrates
c. Salt-tolerant plants being decomposed
d. The river depositing nutrient-rich sediments

Question 2

Why do tropical coral reefs prefer high wave energy locations?
a. They are hard enough to sustain themselves during the wave action.
b. They receive less sunlight in these areas.
c. They become the first to obtain dissolved gases and food particles.
d. They need high levels of sunlight

Shshxj · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Salt-tolerant plants in the estuary are able to grow very quickly. When they die, their decomposition
and the rapid turnover of nutrients become important in the ecosystem. This is a common
characteristic of estuaries. Information can be found in the section Marine Scientists Examples of
Marine Communities

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The high wave activity ensures a constructive and destructive balance in coral reefs. The waves move
nutrients and dissolved gasses with every pass towards the coral. Information can be found in the
section Examples of Marine Communities