Freshwater Lakes and Ponds Review

What are two key types of freshwater ecosystems?

• Oceans and seas

• Lakes and ponds

• Rivers and caves

• Deserts and dunes

What is one of the main benefits of lakes in terms of water supply?

• Provide irrigation for agriculture

• Provide drinking water for both humans and wildlife

• Provide water for industrial use

• Provide water for recreational activities

How do lakes contribute to biodiversity?

• They are home to diverse species of fish, plants, birds, and amphibians

• They are home to only fish species

• They are home to only plant species

• They are home to only bird species

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How are natural lakes often formed?

• By volcanic activity

• By tectonic shifts

• By glacial activity

• By erosion

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What is a reason for the few natural lakes in North Carolina?

• Frequent earthquakes

• Lack of rainfall

• State's geology

• High temperatures

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Which of the following is a characteristic of reservoirs?

• Naturally occurring

• Formed by tectonic activity

• Artificially created

• Always saltwater

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What is the main difference between a natural lake and a reservoir?

• Size

• Water type

• Method of formation

• Depth

What type of water do Carolina Bays often contain?

• Saltwater

• Freshwater

• Brackish water

• No water

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What is the typical depth of a pond?

• Less than 6 feet

• 10 feet

• 15 feet

• 20 feet

What is a pond?

• A large, deep body of water

• A small, shallow body of water

• A dry area with no water

• A fast-flowing river