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Streams and Rivers

Question 4 • IC Sem B Environmental Systems

Explain how current and oxygen content affect the biodiversity of streams and rivers.

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Fast-moving water is usually better oxygenated because it mixes with the air, and moderate currents create varied habitats that support many organisms. Slow or stagnant water generally has less dissolved oxygen and may support less biodiversity, although some organisms are adapted to it.

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