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FACTivity – Toad-ally Awesome

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You learned in this article that flooding can provide a service to the toads living along the Rio Grande in New Mexico. When flooding occurs in the spring, wet areas are created that provide places for toads to reproduce. In this FACTivity, you will answer these two questions:
1. What are the similarities of and differences between flooding in the bosque and the flow of mountain streams in Puerto Rico?
2. How do the ecosystem services provided by these two waterways compare?

FACTivity – Toad-ally Awesome

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Toad-ally Awesome! Investigating the Relationship Between Flooding and Toad Reproduction Along the Rio Grande

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  • bosque

    (bäsk): A wooded area near water or wetland areas.

  • ecosystem service

    (ē kō si stǝm sǝr vǝs): Any of the various benefits provided by plants, animals, and the communities they form.

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Social Studies Standards are educational guidelines outlining the essential knowledge, skills, and concepts students should learn in subjects such as history, geography, civics, and economics, aiming to provide a comprehensive understanding of societal structures, historical events, and global perspectives.
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