Freshwater Biomes

what is a freshwater biome?

• mountains

• Cities

• any body of freshwater

• ocean

which of the following do NOT live in freshwater biomes

• catfish

• cow

• trout

• aligator gar

why are freshwater biomes important

• they aren't

• they provide shelter

• provide drinking water and food

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What aquatic biome is characterized by flowing fresh water?

• Lakes/Ponds
• Mangroves Swamps
• Rivers/Streams
• Coral Reefs

An ecosystem has :

• living things
• living and nonliving things
• nonliving things
• nothing

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True or False.  The main difference between a pond and lake is size. 

• True 
• False

Which biome is pictured below?

• wetland
• coral reef
• ocean
• freshwater

Which of the following is considered a wetland?

• Swamps
• Marshes
• Bogs
• All of the above.

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This Wetland is dominated by trees and the top layer of soil is organic with mineral soil beneath.

• Swamp
• Bog
• Marsh
• Seep

Headwaters are located in the 

• mountains
• between mountains and coast
• where fresh water meets salt water