There are three types of freshwater biomes:
Streams and Rivers
Rivers and streams vary because of chemicals, flow, pH, temperature and light.
They are found anywhere, classified as rivers or streams because they have a current that usually flows downhill.
Fish such as salmon use these rivers as their main migration path. Deer and other mammals live along side rivers. Plant growth is especially important on the banks of rivers, as it prevents erosion of the banks.
The longest river in the world is the Nile, it approximately measures around 6650 kilometers in length which runs through part of Eastern Africa and empties out into the Mediterranean Sea.
Rivers and streams vary because of chemicals, flow, pH, temperature and light.
They are found anywhere, classified as rivers or streams because they have a current that usually flows downhill.
Fish such as salmon use these rivers as their main migration path. Deer and other mammals live along side rivers. Plant growth is especially important on the banks of rivers, as it prevents erosion of the banks.
The longest river in the world is the Nile, it approximately measures around 6650 kilometers in length which runs through part of Eastern Africa and empties out into the Mediterranean Sea.
Ponds and Lakes
Ponds and lakes are different because of variations in soil, climate, pH, depth, light throughout the water, and size.
They are found anywhere, and are classified by being deep enough to support plant growth on the bottom.
Many animals such as fish, turtles and frogs live in ponds and lakes, and animals such as deer and beaver live on the banks. Many trees and reeds also grow on the banks.
The largest lake in the world is Lake Superior, between Michigan, Minnesota and Ontario, Canada, while the deepest is Lake Baikal in Russia.
Ponds and lakes are different because of variations in soil, climate, pH, depth, light throughout the water, and size.
They are found anywhere, and are classified by being deep enough to support plant growth on the bottom.
Many animals such as fish, turtles and frogs live in ponds and lakes, and animals such as deer and beaver live on the banks. Many trees and reeds also grow on the banks.
The largest lake in the world is Lake Superior, between Michigan, Minnesota and Ontario, Canada, while the deepest is Lake Baikal in Russia.
Wetlands
Wetlands--like marshes, bogs and swamps--can vary due to differences in abiotic factors such as soil and climate. They are found next to rivers or streams, or in flood plains. Many wetlands are found in more temperate regions of the planet.
Many animals such as egrets, hawks, alligators, turtles, and various fish live in wetlands. You can also find plants such as cattails and other grasses.
The largest wetland in the world is the Everglades, in Florida.
Wetlands--like marshes, bogs and swamps--can vary due to differences in abiotic factors such as soil and climate. They are found next to rivers or streams, or in flood plains. Many wetlands are found in more temperate regions of the planet.
Many animals such as egrets, hawks, alligators, turtles, and various fish live in wetlands. You can also find plants such as cattails and other grasses.
The largest wetland in the world is the Everglades, in Florida.