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What is a barrier island?

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A barrier island is a landform built by sediment that protects the mainland from ocean waves.

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What type of wetland is characterized by the growth of woody plants such as cypress and tupelo trees?

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Swamp.

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Which animal is known to live in the wetlands, rivers, and canals of Florida and Louisiana?

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Alligator.

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What is a natural resource?

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Natural resources are things found naturally on earth that are used for survival, such as food, clothing, and shelter.

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What does it mean if an animal or plant is endangered?

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It means that the species is in danger of disappearing.

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What is the primary function of a sea wall?

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A sea wall is built to protect the shore from the impact of waves.

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What is a levee?

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A levee is an embankment built to prevent the overflow of a river.

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What are bogs?

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Bogs are wetlands that accumulate peat, are acidic, and often have sphagnum moss.

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What is a fen?

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A fen is a type of wetland that is fed by groundwater and has a neutral to alkaline pH.

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What is the difference between endangered and extinct?

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Endangered means a species is at risk of disappearing, while extinct means the species no longer exists.