The Ecosystem of a Pond Flashcards

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The fundamental members of the pond ecosystem are

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Water-based ecosystems are also known as ___ ecosystems.

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A by-product of photosynthesis is

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One way that a pond differs from most other bodies of water is that a pond is more

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Life forms that eat dead organisms are called

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It can be inferred that if all of the algae in a pond died,

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One can infer that the size of a pond varies depending primarily on

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Without detrivores, ponds would become

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___ form the foundation of a pond's food web.

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Choose the incorrect answer.

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Pond ecosystems can be described as

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One can conclude from the article that many pond species rely on ___ for their survival.

The Ecosystem of a Pond