Freshwater Biomes: The Vital Role of Lakes, Rivers, and Wetlands

Freshwater Biomes: The Vital Role of Lakes, Rivers, and Wetlands

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Geography

3rd - 5th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video explores the significance of freshwater biomes, which include lakes, ponds, rivers, streams, and wetlands. It highlights the ecological importance of these biomes, their role in supporting diverse life forms, and their utility for human activities such as transportation and recreation. The video also discusses the formation of lakes, the journey of salmon in rivers, and the ecological functions of wetlands, including flood prevention and water purification.

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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 fresh and usable for drinking?

Less than 3%

About 50%

Around 10%

More than 25%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT one of the Great Lakes?

Lake Michigan

Lake Victoria

Lake Erie

Lake Ontario

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How are lakes typically formed?

By volcanic eruptions

By glaciers and volcanic eruptions

By meteor impacts

By tectonic plate movements

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common characteristic of ponds?

They are teeming with life despite their size

They are always man-made

They are saltwater bodies

They have strong currents

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which animal is known for returning to its birthplace to spawn?

Trout

Catfish

Salmon

Bass

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the longest river system in North America?

The Colorado River

The Hudson River

The Mississippi-Missouri River

The Amazon River

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following animals is NOT typically found in the Amazon River?

Pink dolphins

Parrots

Monkeys

Polar bears

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