River, Stream, or Creek?
It is time to discuss another watery environment. If you have been hiking, driving, biking or traveling in any various way you have probably crossed a body of water. You may have wondered what the term for that body of water is and how it got that term. Today, you are going to find out! Visit the EPA website and read about rivers, streams and creeks. Then answer these questions and bring them to class next time.
What is a stream and how does it provide food and shelter to its inhabitants?
What are the main inhabitants of a stream and what animals do these creatures support in the food chain?
What is stream order and why is it important in determining a stream’s health?
What is the main difference of a river from a creek or stream? Would rivers exist without them? What is the large body of water that all of them form when they converge?
What is the best way to determine the health of a stream and what are some of the problems with the streams in our region?
