Question

section 3 vocabulary review replace the underlined words with the correct terms from the study guide page. 26. a(n) area where freshwater and salt water meet provides habitat for a diversity of organisms. 27. the well - lit portion of the ocean is the area where all of the photosynthetic organisms live. 28. the shoreline of the ocean contains communities that are layered depending on how long they are submerged by tides.

Explanation:

1. Estuaries are regions where freshwater from rivers mixes with salt - water from the ocean, providing diverse habitats.
2. The photic zone is the well - lit part of the ocean where photosynthetic organisms can thrive due to sufficient light for photosynthesis.
3. The intertidal zone is the shoreline area that experiences regular tidal submergence and exposure, leading to layered communities.

Answer:

1. Estuary
2. Photic zone
3. Intertidal zone