Wetland Habitats and Water Ecosystems

The video explores various habitats, focusing on freshwater environments like rivers, lakes, ponds, and wetlands. It explains how these habitats support diverse plant and animal life, the adaptations necessary for survival, and the impact of human activities. The importance of ecosystems and the relationships between living and nonliving components are also discussed.

What is a habitat?

• A place with no living organisms

• A place where plants and animals live

• A place where only animals live

• A place that only provides food

What percentage of the world's water is freshwater?

• 1%

• 5%

• 20%

• 10%

Which river is the longest in the world?

• Nile River

• Mississippi River

• Yangtze River

• Amazon River

What adaptation helps a river otter swim?

• Thick fur

• Long neck

• Webbed feet

• Sharp claws

What is a watershed?

• A man-made canal

• A small pond

• An area where rivers and streams flow into a larger body of water

• A type of wetland

How do lakes typically form?

• By volcanic activity

• By melting snow gathering into rivers and streams

• By human excavation

• By ocean currents

What is a reservoir?

• A type of wetland

• A small pond

• A place that stores water

• A natural lake

What is a characteristic of wetland habitats?

• They are found only in deserts

• They have both land and water

• They are always dry

• They have no plant life

What are some types of wetlands?

• Oceans and seas

• Deserts and mountains

• Lakes and rivers

• Swamps, bogs, and marshes

Why are many wetland plants and animals endangered?

• Due to lack of food

• Because of habitat destruction

• Due to overpopulation

• Because they are not adaptable