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Lakes and Rivers

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Cards in this guide (12)
What stage describes the Nile River

An 'old river'.

What do all wetlands have in common

They are wet.

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Wetlands form an important environment for aquatic plants and animals. They are also a haven for migrating birds that have retreated from the bitter northern weather, to overwinter in milder climes.

What kind of water makes up a lake

ground water, melted water, and freshwater.

What happens as a river ages

It carries more water

During a rainy spring where are you most likely to find surface runoff

On a sloped parking lot

What can result when winds blow across ocean water

ocean waves

What causes the ocean waves that surfers use for their sport

Wind blowing across the water (Apex)

What is the source of a stream called

headwaters

Which factor allows earth to hold onto liquid water

Moderate temperatures

just got it right apex (:

Which part of the cyrosphere comes directly from the atmosphere

snow

Which zone is most likely to be home to algae

limnetic

Why is ocean water near the equator warmer than ocean water at the poles

The ocean receives most of its heat along the equator, where incoming solar radiation is about double that received at the poles. Hence, sea surfaces are much warmer along the equator than at the poles.

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