Fresh Water

Owen, Elijah and Alex!©2012

World locationsYou can find fresh water in North America,

South America, Europe, Australia, Africa and Asia.

Some examples are:Amazon RiverGreat LakesColorado River

ClimateThe normal climate is from 32°F – 80°F.It is hot in the summer warm in the spring cool

in the fall and cold in the winter.

Human InteractionPeople can hurt wetlands by trashing it and

draining it. Also by spilling oil.People can help wetland by cleaning it up

pouring water into it and cleaning up the oil.

PlantsSome plants are:

Black gum treeTuplo treeWater oak treeMarigold flowerPawpaw tree

AnimalsSome animals are:AlligatorsCrayfishSnailsSnapping TurtlesSalmanders

RaccoonThe raccoon has a black mask on it’s face but it

is not a real mask . It is just fur. It’s fur is white ,brown, and black. A raccoon has white ears. A raccoon can catch it’s prey by swimming and climbing.

Predator/PreyA raccoon is an omnivore. It’s Prey is: It’s only predator

isCrayfish dogs.FrogsCrabsFishPlants

AdaptationsA raccoons adaptations are: Swimming Climbing Walking

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Minneapolis,©2004

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