Ponds 12

How is a pond different from an ocean?

• Ponds have freshwater, oceans have saltwater.

• Ponds are larger than oceans.

• Ponds have saltwater, oceans have freshwater.

• Ponds are deeper than oceans.

What animals can be found in a pond?

• Amphibians, fish, insects, and birds.

• Lions, tigers, and bears.

• Elephants, giraffes, and zebras.

• Penguins, seals, and whales.

What is a pond?

• A small body of freshwater surrounded by land.

• A large body of saltwater surrounded by land.

• A small body of saltwater surrounded by land.

• A large body of freshwater surrounded by land.

Why is the water temperature usually the same throughout a pond?

• Because ponds are shallow.

• Because ponds are deep.

• Because ponds have saltwater.

• Because ponds are connected to oceans.

What type of vegetation is commonly found around ponds?

• Trees, flowers, bushes, and grass.

• Cacti and desert plants.

• Tropical rainforest plants.

• Arctic tundra plants.