Freshwater Biomes

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What is a freshwater biome?

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A freshwater biome is an ecosystem that contains water with low salt concentration, including rivers, lakes, ponds, and wetlands.

Front

Which of the following is NOT a freshwater ecosystem?

Back

An estuary.

Front

True or False: Freshwater has very little salt.

Back

True.

Front

What are the two main groups of aquatic biomes?

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Saltwater and freshwater.

Front

What is a river?

Back

A river is a large, flowing body of freshwater that usually empties into an ocean, sea, or lake.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Front

What is a pond?

Back

A pond is a small body of still freshwater, smaller than a lake, often shallow enough for sunlight to reach the bottom.

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What is a wetland?

Back

A wetland is an area of land that is saturated with water, either permanently or seasonally, and supports aquatic plants.

Front

What is the primary difference between freshwater and saltwater biomes?

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The primary difference is the salt concentration; freshwater biomes have low salt levels, while saltwater biomes have high salt levels.

Front

Name one example of a freshwater ecosystem.

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Examples include rivers, lakes, ponds, and wetlands.

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What is the role of freshwater biomes in the environment?

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Freshwater biomes provide habitat for diverse species, help regulate water cycles, and support human activities like drinking water supply and recreation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5