Freshwater ecosystem

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An area of land that is saturated, or soaked, with water for at least part of the year is called

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wetland

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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Factor that determines where aquatic organisms live

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temperature

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What are the two main types of freshwater wetlands?

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marshes and swamps

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Which is NOT a freshwater ecosystem? Options: a river, a lake, an estuary, a stream

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an estuary

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What aquatic biome is characterized by flowing fresh water?

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Rivers/Streams

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_____________ are wetlands that are dominated by woody plants, such as trees.

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swamps

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Which watery biome has the lowest concentration of salt? Options: freshwater, ocean, coral reef, wetland

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freshwater

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Which biome is pictured below?

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freshwater

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Approximately what percentage of the water on Earth is freshwater?

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1%

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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Ponds are _______ and ________ than lakes?

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smaller and shallower