Very Busy Beavers

Very Busy Beavers

SuperScience September

wetlands

low area of and that is full of water, such as a lake, a pond, or a marsh.

rodent

a mammal with large sharp front teeth for gnawing.

dam

a barrier across a stream or river that holds back flowing water.

ecosystem

all the living and nonliving things that interact in one place.

habitat

the place where a plant or animal usually lives.

sediment

silt, sand, or rock that has been moved by water, wind, or glaciers.