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Wetlands: Conservation and Management

Wetlands: Conservation and Management

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Science

9th Grade

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Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the primary function of wetlands in water treatment processes?

Back

Wetlands can naturally filter pollutants from water, making them suitable for use in drinking water treatment facilities.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define wetland restoration.

Back

Wetland restoration is the process of returning a wetland to its original function and ecological state.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Duck Stamp Act?

Back

The Duck Stamp Act, officially known as the Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp Act, is a law that requires waterfowl hunters to purchase a stamp, which funds wetland conservation.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main purpose of the Clean Water Act?

Back

The main purpose of the Clean Water Act is to set standards for waste discharge and regulate point source pollution to protect water quality.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

List three benefits of wetlands.

Back

1. Water filtration and purification 2. Flood control 3. Habitat for wildlife

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What types of ecosystems are classified as wetlands?

Back

Wetlands include marshes, swamps, bogs, and fens.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do wetlands contribute to biodiversity?

Back

Wetlands provide critical habitats for a wide variety of plant and animal species, supporting high levels of biodiversity.

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