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What holds more freshwater than all the rivers combined?
What holds more freshwater than all the rivers combined?
What is the special feature of the salmon migration?
What is the special feature of the salmon migration?
Where is the world's largest and oldest lake located?
Where is the world's largest and oldest lake located?
Which river is responsible for creating the Grand Canyon?
Which river is responsible for creating the Grand Canyon?
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How high is Angel Falls, and where is it located?
How high is Angel Falls, and where is it located?
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What are baby fish called?
What are baby fish called?
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What is the most erosive water force among these options?
What is the most erosive water force among these options?
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Which river is home to the largest crocodiles?
Which river is home to the largest crocodiles?
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What special ability do some primates living in deltas have?
What special ability do some primates living in deltas have?
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What do botos use sonar for?
What do botos use sonar for?
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Study Notes
Freshwater Sources
- Rain is the source of all freshwater.
Freshwater Journey
- Freshwater journeys begin high in the mountains and end in the sea/ocean.
Highest Waterfall
- Angel Falls (Venezuela) is the highest waterfall, at 1000 meters.
Largest Amphibian
- The giant salamander lives in Japan and can live for 80 years.
- It's the world's largest amphibian.
Salmon Migration
- Salmon migration is the largest freshwater fish migration in the world.
Baby Fish
- Baby fish are called fry.
Most Erosive Water Force
- Rivers are the most erosive water force.
Grand Canyon's Creator
- The Colorado River created the Grand Canyon.
Biggest Crocodile Location
- The largest crocodiles are located in East Africa, specifically the Mara River.
Freshwater Storage
- Lakes hold more freshwater than all the rivers combined (approximately 20 times more).
Largest and Oldest Lake
- Lake Baikal in Siberia (Russia) is the world’s largest and oldest lake.
Boto Sonar Use
- Botos use sonar for navigation and hunting.
River Flow Interferences
- Rocks, waterfalls, and meanders interfere with river flow.
River Flooding Area
- The area where rivers flood is called a wetland.
Piranha Capabilities
- Piranhas can strip another fish to the bone in minutes.
Spoonbill Predator
- The spectacled caiman preys on spoonbills.
Primate Delta Skill
- Some primates living in deltas can dive underwater to get their food.
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Description
Explore the fascinating world of freshwater ecosystems in this quiz. From the highest waterfalls to the largest lakes, test your knowledge about sources, journeys, and inhabitants of freshwater. Learn interesting facts such as the significance of rivers and the unique species that rely on these vital resources.
