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Freshwater Ecosystems

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
a)

River

b)

Stream

c)

Lake

d)

Pond

2.
a)

River

b)

Lake

c)

Stream

d)

Pond

3.
a)

River

b)

Stream

c)

Lake

d)

Pond

4.
a)

River

b)

Lake

c)

Stream

d)

Pond

5.

Which biotic factor is NOT important for freshwater ecosystems?

a)

Salinity

b)

Soil quality

c)

Dissolved oxygen

d)

Temperature

6.

What statement is correct about streams?

a)

They are high in nutrients.

b)

They have a high level of dissolved oxygen.

c)

They have a high salinity.

d)

They appear muddy in colour.

7.

What freshwater ecosystem have dams added for electricity generation?

a)

Stream

b)

River

c)

Pond

d)

Lake

8.

What statement is true about ponds?

a)

Sunlight cannot reach the bottom of ponds.

b)

Ponds are bigger than lakes.

c)

Ponds contain freshwater that is not flowing downhill.

d)

Water in ponds is deep & cold.

9.

What animals can be commonly found in freshwater ecosystems?

a)

Whales

b)

Seahorses

c)

Catfish

d)

Sea trout

10.

Which image represents a freshwater food chain?

a)
b)
c)
d)