RIVERS AND WETLANDS By: Ivan and Dash
May 19, 2015
RIVERS AND WETLANDS
By: Ivan and Dash
Introduction
Have you ever been to a wetland or a river? We will explain all of the features about them. Including animals, temperature, the landscape and so on. I hope you will enjoy our presentation.
What is a River?
The earth is covered by a chain called river systems. A river is formed from a small creek on a mountain. Creeks are small bodies of rainwater. The water eventually flows down hill and forms a larger stream. When a few larger streams join together, a river is formed. Did you know that a river is actually just a larger version of a stream? The temperature around these areas depend mostly on how the water is flowing.
Animals That Live Around the Area
- The river otter- Different species of fish- Turtles- Ducks- Insects- Newt
Well Known Rivers Around the World
- The Amazon River is one of the biggest rivers in the world. Did you know that 20% of piranhas in the Amazon are vegetarians?
- The Nile river located in East Africa and is the longest river in the world. Scientists have found that the Nile gradually changed it’s size over millions of years.
What is a Wetland?
A wetland is an area that is saturated with water. This is an area where the soil is completely soaked, either year-round or seasonally. A wetland could also be a slow moving river, but it includes coastal islands, swamps, and many other ecosystems. Much of the wetland area is covered in sawgrass, the sharp edges of each blade of grass is just like teeth on a saw.
Animals that live Around the Wetland
-Alligators and crocodiles-Manatees-Snakes-Turtles-Wild pigs-Crayfish
The Average Temperature and Weather Around the Wetland Area
The average temperature around wetlands are about 30 degrees C.
The weather around these areas are humid, sticky and wet. Occasionally, it is rainy.
Well Known Wetlands Around the World
The Everglades, located in the state of Florida
Hong Kong wetland park iSimangaliso Wetland Park, located in
South Africa Kakadu Wetlands , located in the
Northern Territory of Australia