Rivers And Streams 2

Which of the following is a way that humans impact rivers and streams?

Dams have a limited effect on rivers and streams.

Fish that feed on sediment will most likely be found in _______ rivers

What characteristic sets streams and rivers apart?

Streams have a detectable current, while rivers do not.

Currents shape rivers over long periods of time.

How does access to sunlight affect the biodiversity of a river ecosystem?

Halophytes can be found in salt marshes.

saltwater wetlands are more likely to be inland, while freshwater wetlands are more likely to be close to coasts.

Which of the following is not a way in which wetlands filter water?

How do wetlands reduce flooding and erosion?

Wetlands improve water quality by _______.

Which of the following is not true of marshes, swamps, and bogs?

Wetlands help slow the process of erosion by trapping sediments

What contributes to the high level of biodiversity found in wetlands?

Where is light penetration in a river or stream likely to be lowest?

Brackish water is common in freshwater wetlands.

Which of the following is not one of the three major structures of coral reefs?

Which of the following does not explain the importance of mangrove forests?

Littoral zones are more likely to contain vegetation than riparian zones.

How has human use of salt marshes changed over time?

Wetlands help reduce erosion through _______.

Legislation has been ineffective at preserving coral reefs

Which of the following statements about the first scuba diving suit is true?

The marine biome is the largest of all the ecosystems.

Wetlands occurring in areas with a large amount of trees are most likely ______

The abundance and variety of foods available in wetlands is a large contributor to their biodiversity

Eutrophication disrupts the balance of ecosystems.

The main difference between stream pools and ponds is that stream pools _______.