Ecosystem Activator: Streams and Rivers. Age 7 - 10.

The video explores freshwater ecosystems, focusing on streams and rivers. It highlights the animals that inhabit these environments, such as the Pacific Giant Salamander, American Dipper, and Tailed Frog, and their unique adaptations to fast-moving water. The video also discusses the challenges faced by lampreys due to human-made barriers like dams and emphasizes the importance of conservation efforts to protect these ecosystems.

Which of the following is NOT a type of freshwater ecosystem mentioned in the video?

• Ponds and lakes

• Oceans

• Wetlands

• Streams and rivers

What unique feature helps the Pacific Giant Salamander survive in streams?

• Gills for breathing underwater

• Long tail

• Sharp claws

• Webbed feet

How does the American Dipper find its food?

• By fishing with its beak

• By catching insects in the air

• By scavenging on land

• By diving underwater

What adaptation helps the tailed frog stay in place in fast-moving streams?

• Webbed feet

• Hard-tipped toes

• Sticky skin

• Suction cup-like mouth

What is one way humans can assist lampreys in their upstream journey?

• Removing all barriers

• Introducing more fish

• Creating special waterways

• Building dams