Exploring Freshwater Ecosystems: Lakes, Rivers, and Wetlands

Exploring Freshwater Ecosystems: Lakes, Rivers, and Wetlands

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

1st - 5th Grade

Easy

Created by

Olivia Brooks

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The video explores freshwater biomes, which make up only 2.5% of Earth's water. It covers the characteristics of rivers, streams, lakes, ponds, and wetlands, highlighting their low salt content and unique ecosystems. Rivers and streams flow in one direction, while lakes and ponds vary in size and duration. Wetlands, including marshes, swamps, bogs, and fins, are saturated with water and support diverse wildlife. The video concludes with an invitation to explore more resources.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of Earth's water is freshwater?

About 10%

About 50%

About 75%

About 2.5%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which are not types of freshwater biomes?

Lakes

Rivers

Deserts

Streams

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the salt concentration in freshwater?

1 part per thousand

0.5 parts per thousand

30 to 50 parts per thousand

100 parts per thousand

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What determines the flow direction and speed in rivers and streams?

The width of the river

The slope of the landscape

The depth of the water

The temperature of the water

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens when the slope is steep in a river?

Water evaporates faster

Water becomes stagnant

Water flows quickly

Water flow reverses

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a characteristic feature of ponds?

They may exist temporarily

They are always large

They contain saltwater

They are deeper than lakes

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of wetland is known for having trees?

Marshes

Swamps

Fens

Bogs

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