Question 1

The meiofauna of a sandy beach refers to organisms living on the surface of sediments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The littoral, or ________, zone of a rocky shoreline is submerged daily and is exposed by tides.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The littoral, or ________, zone of a...

Question 3

The hydroperiod of a wetland is longest for

Accepted Answer

A) riverine wetlands. 
B) basin wetlands. 
C) fringe wetlands. 
D) coastal wetlands. 
A) riverine wetlands. 
B) basin wetlands. 
C) fringe wetlands. 
D) coastal wetlands.

Question 4

The roots of mangrove trees often have extensions called pneumatophores that facilitate oxygen absorption by the roots.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Seasonally flooded, forested wetlands along river systems are referred to as bottomlands, or ________ woodlands.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Seasonally flooded, forested wetlands along river systems...

Question 6

Answer: See the 17 interacting components in Figure 25.22. No, it will not recover on its own as it has reached an alternative stable state.
Type: ES
Topic: Section 25.8
-For what reasons have humans drained wetlands in the past, and what valuable services are we losing when we drain a wetland?

Accepted Answer

Humans have drained wetlands in the past

Question 7

Shoreline communities exhibit strong zonation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Discuss the adaptations of mangrove trees to their environment.

Accepted Answer

Mangrove trees have several adaptations

Question 9

Organisms living on the sediment surface of sandy and muddy beaches are collectively referred to as ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Organisms living on the sediment surface of...

Question 10

________ plants are adapted to grow in water or on soil that is periodically anaerobic because of excess water.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ plants are adapted to grow in...

Question 11

Because bogs depend on precipitation for nutrient inputs, they are highly deficient in mineral salts and are low in pH.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In tidal pools

Accepted Answer

A) oxygen concentrations are usually greater during the day than during the night. 
B) carbon dioxide concentrations are usually greater during the day than during the night. 
C) salinity is usually greater during the night than during the day. 
D) temperature is usually greater during the night than during the day. 
A) oxygen concentrations are usually greater during the day than during the night. 
B) carbon dioxide concentrations are usually greater during the day than during the night. 
C) salinity is usually greater during the night than during the day. 
D) temperature is usually greater during the night than during the day.

Question 13

Salt marshes occur mostly below the intertidal zone and are exposed only during very low tides.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The soils of mangrove forests are rich in oxygen due to bioturbation of organisms living within the soils.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Bird and mammal predators are more common in salt marshes during low tide than during high tide.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Riverine wetlands act as natural flood-control reservoirs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Salt marshes

Accepted Answer

A) occur mostly in temperate latitudes. 
B) are inhabited by plants that often have root extensions rising above the water. 
C) are always submerged, except during the lowest of low tides. 
D) are important nurseries for fishes. 
A) occur mostly in temperate latitudes. 
B) are inhabited by plants that often have root extensions rising above the water. 
C) are always submerged, except during the lowest of low tides. 
D) are important nurseries for fishes.

Question 18

Explain the different phenotypes observed in Spartina alternifolia.

Accepted Answer

Spartina (cordgrass)can be tall or short

Question 19

Wetlands dominated by emergent herbaceous vegetation are called swamps.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Hydrophytic plants grow in water or on soil that is periodically anoxic due to excess water.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 25: Coastal and Wetland Ecosystems

The meiofauna of a sandy beach refers to organisms living on the surface of sediments.

The littoral, or ________, zone of a rocky shoreline is submerged daily and is exposed by tides.

The hydroperiod of a wetland is longest for

The roots of mangrove trees often have extensions called pneumatophores that facilitate oxygen absorption by the roots.

Seasonally flooded, forested wetlands along river systems are referred to as bottomlands, or ________ woodlands.

Answer: See the 17 interacting components in Figure 25.22. No, it will not recover on its own as it has reached an alternative stable state. Type: ES Topic: Section 25.8 -For what reasons have humans drained wetlands in the past, and what valuable services are we losing when we drain a wetland?

Shoreline communities exhibit strong zonation.

Discuss the adaptations of mangrove trees to their environment.

Organisms living on the sediment surface of sandy and muddy beaches are collectively referred to as ________.

________ plants are adapted to grow in water or on soil that is periodically anaerobic because of excess water.

Because bogs depend on precipitation for nutrient inputs, they are highly deficient in mineral salts and are low in pH.

In tidal pools

Salt marshes occur mostly below the intertidal zone and are exposed only during very low tides.

The soils of mangrove forests are rich in oxygen due to bioturbation of organisms living within the soils.

Bird and mammal predators are more common in salt marshes during low tide than during high tide.

Riverine wetlands act as natural flood-control reservoirs.

Salt marshes

Explain the different phenotypes observed in Spartina alternifolia.

Wetlands dominated by emergent herbaceous vegetation are called swamps.

Hydrophytic plants grow in water or on soil that is periodically anoxic due to excess water.

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