hello, I am a grade six student.
my question is: What are two types of ocean biome?
i answered that in a drop quiz by neritic and oceanic.
however , my teacher answered that by fresh water and salty water biomes.
I am not convinced. The oceans are salty, how could they include fresh water biome?
please can anybody help me, since i have a science test on Monday.
Hello! I'd be happy to help clarify your question.
You are correct in saying that the two types of ocean biomes are neritic and oceanic. The neritic zone is the region of shallow water near the coast, extending from the low-tide mark to the edge of the continental shelf. The oceanic zone, on the other hand, is the vast open ocean beyond the continental shelf.
Your teacher might be referring to the broader classification of aquatic ecosystems. In this broader context, aquatic ecosystems are divided into two types: freshwater and marine (which includes saltwater or marine ecosystems). Freshwater biomes refer to bodies of water with low salt concentrations, such as lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams. Saltwater biomes, on the other hand, include oceans, seas, and estuaries with high salt concentrations.
So, while neritic and oceanic refer specifically to the marine habitats within the ocean, freshwater and saltwater biomes refer to the broader classification of aquatic ecosystems based on their salt concentrations.
I hope this clarifies things for you! If you have any more questions, feel free to ask. Good luck with your science test!
Hello! It's great to see your enthusiasm for learning. Let's clear up the confusion about the types of ocean biomes.
Your teacher is correct that there are two main types of ocean biome: the marine biome (which includes saltwater) and the freshwater biome. However, it seems like there might be a misunderstanding regarding the term "ocean."
The term "ocean" generally refers to large bodies of saltwater, such as the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Southern, and Arctic Oceans. These saltwater bodies fall under the marine biome category.
On the other hand, "freshwater" refers to bodies of water with a low salt concentration, such as lakes, rivers, ponds, and streams. These fall under the freshwater biome category.
So, while the marine biome includes the oceanic and neritic zones, the freshwater biome includes bodies of water that are not part of the ocean, like lakes and rivers.
To summarize, the two main types of ocean biome are the marine biome (which includes the oceanic and neritic zones) and the freshwater biome, which includes lakes, rivers, ponds, and streams. Both freshwater and saltwater biomes are important and have their unique ecosystems.
I hope this explanation clears up any confusion. Good luck with your science test!