Match the biome or aquatic system listed below with the description that best characterizes it
a. euphotic zone d. tropical grassland
b. coral reef e. cold forest
c. Lake f. temperate desert
10. a few species of coniferous trees
11. upper layer where large, fast-swimming predatory fishes are found
12. supports large grazing and browsing animals in East Africa
13. created by polyps and zooxanthellae
14. contains widely spaced, drought-resistant plants
15. phytoplankton carry out about 40% of the world's photosynthesis here
16. benthic zone is closest to the bottom
17. daytime temperatures are very high in summer, but low in winter
18. scattered clumps of trees may have thorns to discourage herbivores
19. small, needle-shaped leaves on trees can withstand cold winters
10. ANS: E
11. ANS: A
12. ANS: D
13. ANS: B
14. ANS: F
15. ANS: A
16. ANS: C
17. ANS: F
18. ANS: D
19. ANS: E
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