The Aquatic Biome

What does freshwater refer to?

• Oceans and seas

• Rivers, streams, lakes, ponds, and wetlands

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Which is true of freshwater?

• It is very salty

• It is not salty and can be consumed by living things

• It is always frozen

What is an ocean?

• A small pond

• A large body of salty water

• A river

What is a sea?

• A large body of saltwater, smaller than an ocean, partially enclosed by land

• A small pond of freshwater

• A river flowing through a forest

What is an estuary?

• A mountain range that has a very long river flowing through it

• The wide part of a river where it joins the sea

What type of water is usually found in an estuary?

• Freshwater

• Brackish Water

• Rainwater

What are adaptations?

• Adaptations are physical or behavioral features of a plant or animal that help them survive in a specific environment.

• Adaptations are the sounds made by animals.

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Why do plants grow towards light?

• To find more space

• To do photosynthesis

• To avoid animals

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How do some plants float on water?

• They fill their leaves with air

• They grow very tall

• They have thick stems

What tool do sea otters use to open shellfish?

• Sticks

• Rocks