Apes Unit 2; Exam Review (Complete Solution) 202-2025
Apes Unit 2; Exam Review (Complete Solution) 202-2025 Discuss 2 important causes for the variation in the temperature and/or salinity of an estuary. Include connections - CORRECT ANSWER-1) daily tidal cycle - mixing of waters of different temperatures 2)storms, hurricanes - mixing of water of different temperatures Discuss 2 roles that coastal wetlands play that are ecologically important and 2 roles that wetlands play that are economically important - CORRECT ANSWER-Ecologically: 1) filters/sponges - contributes to water quality by trapping suspended solids, sediments, pollutants and nutrients 2) unique habitat- provides habitat for organisms w specific needs such as moisture, salinity, temp., flat water, ECONOMICALLY: 1) property protection- absorbing the flow of water and buffer in shores from damage and erosion 2) aquaculture - raising, harvesting and selling of fish Identify and explain 3 ways in which humans have had a negative impact on coastal wetlands - CORRECT ANSWER-1) construction - filling/draining of wetlands 2) habitat destruction 3)roads and bridges- bridges restrict flow of water and modify sedimentation patterns; salt runoff from roadways and bridges
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