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Lakes, ponds, pools, springs, streams, and rivers are examples which of the following aquatic ecosystem?

AFresh water ecosystems-

BMarine ecosystems

CBrackish water ecosystems

DNone of the above

Answer:

A. Fresh water ecosystems-

Read Explanation:

In fresh water ecosystems the salt content of fresh bodies is very low, always less than 5 ppt (parts per thousand). Some of the examples of fresh water ecosystems are lakes, ponds, pools, springs, streams, and rivers.


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