Freshwater Invertebrates Review

What are invertebrates?

• Animals with backbones

• Animals without backbones

• Animals with wings

• Animals with fur

Where do freshwater invertebrates typically live?

• Deserts

• Mountains

• Freshwater habitats

• Oceans

Which of the following is NOT a freshwater invertebrate?

• Mussels

• Worms

• Snails

• Eagles

Which of the following is a common feature of all invertebrates?

• Presence of a backbone

• Absence of a backbone

• Ability to fly

• Warm-blooded

How long is the adult lifespan of a mayfly?

• Several weeks

• A few months

• A few hours to a day

• Several years

Where are earthworms commonly found?

• Deserts

• Mud and sediment in ponds, streams, and rivers

• Mountain tops

• Sandy beaches

What is the ecological role of earthworms?

• Pollinating flowers

• Burrowing into sediment, helping aerate the soil and breaking down organic material

• Producing honey

• Building nests

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Earthworms have bodies similar to which type of worms?

• Marine worms

• Terrestrial earthworms

• Flatworms

• Roundworms

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How does habitat destruction impact species?

• It provides more food sources

• It creates new habitats

• It impacts species that depend on specific environments

• It increases biodiversity

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What environmental change is associated with rising temperatures?

• Increased rainfall

• Climate change

• Soil erosion

• Deforestation

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