Streams and Rivers

Why do streams flow downhill?

When streams join together they form a larger body of water called a ________.

• Lake

• Pond

• Wetland

• River

Rivers are ______ ​and ______ ​ than streams.

• wider
• deeper
• narrow
• shallow

Why are streams and rivers important?

List 4 types of animals that make their homes in/around streams and rivers. Be specific!

Name a type of plant that is found in streams and rivers.

Plants provide _______ ​ and​​ _______ for other organisms.

• oxygen
• carbon
• air
• food

Plants around streams and rivers prevent ___________ by stabilizing the river banks.

• pollution

• erosion

• deforestation

• littering