(Optional) Describe an aquatic zonation system.

Description should include

  • definition of zonation in aquatic ecosystems
  • ocean
  • river
  • lake
  • pond
  • estuary.

Process/Skill Questions:

  • How are the zones in each of these aquatic systems similar?
  • How are the zones (e.g., photic vs. aphotic zones, littoral zone, neritic zone, oceanic zone) in each of these aquatic systems different?
  • What types of organisms (e.g., plankton, animals, plants, bacteria, nekton, benthos) are found in each zone of each aquatic system?
  • What would be an example of a food web in each aquatic zone for one of the systems?