Freshwater Ecosystems

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What is salinity?

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The amount of salt in water.

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How much of Earth's water is freshwater?

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Less than 3%.

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What are adaptations?

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Body parts that help living things survive.

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Which of these animals live in freshwater?

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Beaver, Alligator, Frog (All of the above).

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What percent of Earth's surface is covered by water?

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70%.

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What is a freshwater ecosystem?

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A habitat where the water has low salt content, like rivers and lakes.

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Name one example of a freshwater animal.

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Fish.

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What do plants in freshwater ecosystems need to survive?

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Sunlight, water, and nutrients.

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What is the role of producers in a freshwater ecosystem?

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They make their own food and provide energy for other organisms.

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What is an example of a freshwater plant?

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Water lily.