Water: Ponds, Lakes, Swamps

The video explains the differences between lakes and ponds, highlighting that ponds are smaller and allow light to reach the bottom, supporting plant life like cattails and water lilies. Lakes are larger and deeper, preventing light from reaching the bottom. The video also introduces swamps, particularly Cypress Swamps in the southeastern U.S., which are rich in biodiversity, including cypress trees, birds, turtles, and alligators.

What characterizes a swamp and what types of vegetation grow there?

Describe the types of trees found in Cypress Swamps.