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    The freshwater biome consists of bodies of fresh water like rivers, streams, lakes, and wetlands. It makes up about 3% of the Earth's total water. Freshwater biomes have unique climates and abiotic factors like water temperature, velocity, pH, and light. They support a variety of flora and fauna that have adaptations for living in fresh water, like webbed feet in frogs and ducks. Freshwater ecosystems also contain complex food chains and webs. However, human activities like pollution, overfishing, and habitat degradation threaten many freshwater species.

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    The freshwater biome consists of bodies of fresh water like rivers, streams, lakes, and wetlands. It makes up about 3% of the Earth's total water. Freshwater biomes have unique climates and abiotic factors like water temperature, velocity, pH, and light. They support a variety of flora and fauna that have adaptations for living in fresh water, like webbed feet in frogs and ducks. Freshwater ecosystems also contain complex food chains and webs. However, human activities like pollution, overfishing, and habitat degradation threaten many freshwater species.

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    The freshwater biome consists of bodies of fresh water like rivers, streams, lakes, and wetlands. It makes up about 3% of the Earth's total water. Freshwater biomes have unique climates and abiotic factors like water temperature, velocity, pH, and light. They support a variety of flora and fauna that have adaptations for living in fresh water, like webbed feet in frogs and ducks. Freshwater ecosystems also contain complex food chains and webs. However, human activities like pollution, overfishing, and habitat degradation threaten many freshwater species.

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    The freshwater biome consists of bodies of fresh water like rivers, streams, lakes, and wetlands. It makes up about 3% of the Earth's total water. Freshwater biomes have unique climates and abiotic factors like water temperature, velocity, pH, and light. They support a variety of flora and fauna that have adaptations for living in fresh water, like webbed feet in frogs and ducks. Freshwater ecosystems also contain complex food chains and webs. However, human activities like pollution, overfishing, and habitat degradation threaten many freshwater species.

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    FRESHWATER BIOME

    Biology project # 1
    WHAT IS A BIOME?
    A biome is an area classified according to the
    species that live in that location. Temperature range,
    soil type, and the amount of light and water are
    unique to a particular place and form the niches for
    specific species.
    Major type of ecosystem with distinctive
    temperature, rainfall, and organisms.
    Either terrestrial (land) or aquatic (water)
    WHAT IS THE FRESHWATER BIOME?

    Freshwater biomes consist of bodies of water which unlike marine biomes, have
    very low salt concentrations. These bodies of water make up about 3% of the total
    water on earth.
    River and streams
    Streams and rivers originate from underground pockets of water. They are defined
    by a constant flow of water, unlike other freshwater systems.
    Lakes and pond
    Lakes and pond are bodies of standing water. They contain two major zones. The
    littoral zone is close to the shore and the limnetic zone is closer to the center.
    Wetlands
    There are three main types of wetlands;
    Bogs
    Marsh
    swamp
    LOCATIONS OF THE FRESHWATER
    BIOME
    Only about 1% of freshwater is found around the
    world despite the fact that about 75% of earth is
    covered water. Found in all continents of the world,
    these are the main “landmarks” in which the
    freshwater biome is placed-
    Lake Victoria found in south central of Africa.
    The Great Lakes found in Midwest of U.S and
    Canada
    Lake Baikal (the largest freshwater lake found in
    Siberia)
    And of course, The Nile River, found in Africa.
    Know for being the longest freshwater river on
    Earth.
    FACTORS AND GRAPHS
    CLIMATOGRAPH (CLIMATE GRAPH CLIMATE FACTORS
    The climate of a freshwater biome is unique because it can be
    located anywhere in the world. Freshwater biomes have
    different Seasons, but typical climates range from 30 degrees
    Fahrenheit to 71 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer and
    between 35 and 45 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter.
    The main abiotic factors in the freshwater are;
    Water temperature
    Water velocity
    Water PH
    Light
    The factors that influence water temperature are;
    sunlight/solar radiation, heat transfer from the atmosphere,
    stream confluence and turbidity.
    SOIL TYPE
    Sandy, silty and clay soils are found in
    freshwater biomes. They support a rich
    population of vegetation. The same soil
    may be used to enriched your garden
    and outdoor area. Freshwater biomes
    are found in areas with freshwater
    rivers, streams ponds and lakes.
    FLORA AND FAUNA FOUND IN THE
    FRESHWATER BIOME
    FLORA FAUNA
    ADAPTATIONS OF A FROG
    Frog must be able to move quickly through their
    environment to catch prey and escape predators.
    Their unique adaptation, like webbed feet, toe pads,
    and camouflage, are their survival tools.
    Moist and soft skin helps the frog to take in
    dissolved oxygen from water and lungs to breathe
    when they are the land.
    They have gills that help them to breathe in the
    water.
    Most frog species are living near water sources,
    adapting to certain environments to camouflage or
    show-case themselves, and communicating specific
    sounds for certain occasions.
    ADAPTATION OF A ALLIGATOR

    Large surface area allows large amount of heat can be lost to


    keep its head cool.
    Eyes and nostrils on the top of their head so they can remain
    submerged while breathing and keeping an eye out.
    The Alligator back feet are webbed to help with steering in the
    water.
    During madding season they do something called a death role
    which is when they twist each others leg to rip apart their prey.
    They make bellowing noise to attract prey.
    Baby alligators make a weird sound that says they’re in trouble
    ADAPTATION OF A DUCK
     Ducks have an oily coating on their feathers to make
    them waterproof, regulate temperature and keep
    them light as they are not weighed down by being
    waterlogged.
    Their webbed feet help them to swim and to keep
    their balance on muddy riverbanks, while their bills
    have small bristles that filter food from the water.
    TYPICAL FOODCHAIN AND FOODWEB OF
    THE FRESHWATER BIOME
    FOOD CHAIN FOOD WEB
    MAN-MADE IMPACT AND EFFECTS
    ON THE FRESHWATER BOIME
    The creation of dams and water diversion systems
    blocks migration routes for fish and disrupts habitats.
    Runoff from agricultural and urban areas hurts
    water quality.
    Freshwater species and ecosystems are increasingly
    threatened by many human activities including;
     water pollution
    Overfishing
    Human degradation
    Overexploitation
    Deforestation
    END OF PRESENTATION****

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    OF FRESHWATER……

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