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Aquatics Lakes, rivers, streams and oceans are full of a vast diversity of life. These water bodies provide numerous wildlife habitats. The soils and trees surrounding the water bodies affect the water quality and run off into the aquatic wildlife habitats. Aquatic environments tell us a lot about overall environmental health and how everything in nature is interrelated. What do you need to know for the competition? x Here is a list of all the skills you will need to master the aquatics section. Knowledge Base x Some of the things you will be able to do after you master the aquatics section include: X • Define a wetland; • Identify and describe the four major types of wetlands: swamps, marshes, fens, and bogs • Describe the importance (i.e., values and benefits) of wetlands (grade 11 biology); • Identify at least 3 characteristics or properties of water and explain how those characteristics relate to or affect aquatic organisms; For a full listing, please click here. Hands on Application x After mastering the knowledge base, some of the skills you will have include: X • Carry out a number of tests (visual, water, soil, vegetation, etc.) to determine if a site is best described as a swamp, marsh, fen or bog (grade 12 biology); • Identify plants and animals commonly found in wetlands; • Identify on site what animals would be found in a given wetland; For a full listing, please click here. Putting it all Together Aquatics Module Study Material Download
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