Flora & Fauna
These animals are common habitants of Freshwater Biomes.
What are alligators, beavers, otters, salmon, etc.?
This type of weather is crucial in maintaining freshwater biomes.
What is rainfall?
One or more of the many ways humans impact freshwater biomes.
What are pollution, habitat destruction, invasive species, etc.?
Freshwater biomes are crucial because they provide this vital resource, which every organism needs to survive.
What is water?
These common freshwater plants provide as pollutant filters using their root systems.
What are cattails, water lilies, and willow trees?
The climates in freshwater biomes usually depend on these factors.
What is distance from the equator, altitude, and weather patterns?
One of the many ways humans can prevent the spread of invasive species in freshwater biomes.
What are species removal, sighting report, and prevention?
Freshwater biomes are home to a variety of species, making them essential for maintaining this, the variety of life in an ecosystem.
What is biodiversity?
Fish that live in freshwater biomes are equipped with these adaptations in order to survive.
What are gills, scales, fins, and strong tails?
This amount of rainfall is common during the rainy seasons in freshwater biomes.
What is 25-200cm?
Polluting lakes with too many nutrients often lead to this issue, when algae grows at an alarming rate.
What is an algae bloom?
Freshwater ecosystems, like rivers and lakes, play a key role in regulating this climate factor by absorbing and storing carbon dioxide.
What is climate regulation?
This common saltwater animal can also be found in freshwater, specifically rivers.
What is the river dolphin?
Freshwater biomes typically experience this amount of seasonal change.
What are all four seasons?
These ecosystems filter pollutants from water, helping to maintain clean water for drinking and agriculture.
What are wetlands?
Freshwater plants are most efficient in this type of freshwater biome.
What are wetlands?
This type of freshwater biome undergoes only wet and dry seasons.
What is a tropical freshwater biome?
Using this simple action in your home, like turning off the faucet while brushing your teeth, helps save water.
What is water conservation?
Freshwater biomes provide essential habitats for many species, including fish, amphibians, and birds, making them important for this economic activity.
What is fishing?