Aquatic Ecosystems Created by Mrs. Oles

What does Aquatic mean? Can you take a guess at what aquatic means? I’m sure you have heard of an aquarium, right? Aquatic means relating to water; living in or near water or taking place in water Let’s watch a video

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River Ecosystems A river ecosystem includes such elements as the flowing water; the river bed and shoreline; the air above them; and various forms of life. Animals are important members of an ecosystem. They benefit from it and contribute to its well-being. deer snakes fish bear raccoon skunk insects beaver birds turtles Freshwater Ecosystem

River Ecosystems Ocean Ecosystems Oceans cover almost 3/4 of the Earth's surface and contain roughly 97% of the Earth's water supply. The Earth's oceans are all connected to one another. There are five oceans: the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Arctic, and Southern. There are also many seas (smaller branches of an ocean); seas are partly enclosed by land. whale octopus stingray seaweed squid dolphins sharks lobster clams fish jellyfish sea turtles Saltwater Ecosystem Let’s watch a video…

River Ecosystems Stream Ecosystems Streams are channels of flowing water that are smaller in size than rivers. These ecosystems include various communities of plant and animal species. Bullfrog Stonefly Streams can be formed from rainfall, snowmelt or natural springs. Some streams originate from wetlands. Rock Bass Water Willow Flathead Catfish Snapping Turtle Freshwater Ecosystem

River Ecosystems Pond Ecosystems A pond is a body of water shallow enough to support rooted plants. Many times plants grow all the way across a shallow pond. There is little wave action and the bottom is usually covered with mud. Plants can, and often do, grow along the pond edge. In really cold places, the entire pond can freeze solid. Turtles Frogs Lily pads Mallard Duck Freshwater Ecosystem

River Ecosystems Marsh Ecosystems Freshwater marshes are a type of wetland that is crowded with both animal and plant life. Florida Everglades Beaver Birds Cattail Shrimp Animals living in the water include shrimp, crab, tadpoles, and fish. Animals living at the surface of the water include frogs, turtles, and beavers. Other animals live above the water, like birds and insects. Freshwater marshes are usually low-lying, open areas located near creeks, streams, rivers and lakes, where water flows into the marsh. Freshwater Ecosystem Let’s read more…

River Ecosystems Swamp Ecosystems Swamps are warm, wet areas that are full of both animal and plant life; the water-logged land in swamps is often heavily forested, with trees. Some animals live in the low-oxygen water (some fish, crayfish, shrimp, tadpoles, insect larvae). some animals live at the surface of the water (like alligators, caiman, nutria). some animals live above the water (like birds, insects, frogs) and other animals live in the spongy areas of land surrounding the swamp (like raccoons, deer, earthworms). Mosquito Gators Crayfish Dogwood Freshwater Ecosystem

Which aquatic ecosystem covers ¾ of the Earth’s surface? Ecosystem Quiz Which aquatic ecosystem covers ¾ of the Earth’s surface? A. River Ecosystems B. Swamp Ecosystems C. Ocean Ecosystems

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Which of the following would not live in a pond? Ecosystem Quiz Which of the following would not live in a pond? A. jelly fish B. frog C. water lily

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The Florida Everglades are an example of which type of ecosystem? Ecosystem Quiz The Florida Everglades are an example of which type of ecosystem? A. Pond Ecosystem B. Marsh Ecosystem C. Swamp Ecosystem

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In which ecosystem would you find alligators, mosquitoes and crayfish? Ecosystem Quiz In which ecosystem would you find alligators, mosquitoes and crayfish? A. Pond Ecosystem B. Marsh Ecosystem C. Swamp Ecosystem

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Ecosystem Quiz This type of ecosystem can be formed by melting snow, rainfall or natural springs… A. Stream Ecosystem B. River Ecosystem C. Marsh Ecosystem

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