Understanding Estuaries

Understanding Estuaries

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Science, Biology, Geography

5th - 8th Grade

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Liam Anderson

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The video introduces estuaries, which are bodies of water where freshwater meets the ocean. It explains their importance as ecosystems, highlighting their role in supporting wildlife and filtering pollutants. The video also covers different types of estuaries, such as coastal plain, tectonic, bar-built, and fjords, with examples like the Savannah River and San Francisco Bay. Estuaries are crucial for biodiversity and environmental protection.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an estuary?

A type of desert ecosystem

A mountain range

A large freshwater lake

A body of water where freshwater meets the ocean

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which river creates an estuary by flowing into the Atlantic Ocean?

Amazon River

Savannah River

Mississippi River

Nile River

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are estuaries referred to as the 'nurseries of the sea'?

They are the largest bodies of water

They have a high concentration of salt

They provide a safe environment for young marine life

They are located in deserts

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of water is found in estuaries?

Brackish water

Saltwater

Freshwater

Distilled water

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do estuaries help in reducing the effects of flooding?

By evaporating water quickly

By increasing rainfall

By blocking river flow

By acting as a buffer between ocean and land

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a classification of estuaries?

Desert estuaries

Bar-built estuaries

Tectonic estuaries

Coastal plain estuaries

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What geological feature characterizes fjord estuaries?

Flat and sandy

Narrow and steep

Circular and deep

Wide and shallow

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