The reading passage claimed, “trees are essential for all life in the stream.” Choose all the benefits that trees provide to streams. 1. Trees provide essential nutrients from dead leaves

2. Trees cause sediment to erode from the land and wash into streams

3. Trees provide shade to help keep cool water temperatures in the stream.

4. Trees decrease dissolved oxygen levels in the water

5. Trees filter stormwater run off which helps keep harmful pollutants out of the stream.

6. Trees provide habitat to wildlife.