The Freshwater Biome accounts for one fifth of the area of the Earth and provides half of the drinking water, one third of the water used for irrigation, and nearly ninety percent of the worlds bathwater. The biome consists of inland lakes, streams, brooks, creeks, and rivers--as well as ditches, sloughs, gutters, puddles, and canals.
Fun Facts:
They contain 41% of total fish species found in the world.
They have the second most diverse group of animals and plants.
Bodys of freshwater don't have to be deep, they can be as low as one foot of water.
Tourism:
Some well known Freshwater tourism places are located in the Florida Everglades, which is the biggest freshwater biome in the world.
Fun Facts:
They contain 41% of total fish species found in the world.
They have the second most diverse group of animals and plants.
Bodys of freshwater don't have to be deep, they can be as low as one foot of water.
Tourism:
Some well known Freshwater tourism places are located in the Florida Everglades, which is the biggest freshwater biome in the world.
The Amazon River is the second largest river, located in South America.
Volga River is the longest river in Europe, which flows through central Russia.
Danube River is located in central Europe.