Question

bell work 9/25/25
complete the table below to summarize the general characteristics of flowing and standing water ecosystem
type of ecosystem characteristics example
flowing water ecosystem
standing water ecosystem
river
pond
water that moves almost constantly
water that does not move or move slowly

Explanation:

For flowing water ecosystem (river): Characteristics - water is in constant motion, has higher oxygen levels due to movement, supports organisms adapted to flowing conditions like salmon. Example - Amazon River. For standing water ecosystem (pond): Characteristics - water is relatively still, may have stratified layers over time, supports organisms like lily - pads and frogs. Example - a small garden pond.

Answer:

Type of Ecosystem	Characteristics	Example
Standing water ecosystem	Relatively still water, may have stratified layers, supports still - water adapted organisms	Small garden pond