Wetlands Flashcard

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What is a wetland? What factors must be present for a place to be considered a wetland?

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A place where land and water meet; presence of water and saturated soil.

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What are some of the different types of wetlands found in Texas? What are the differences and similarities between them?

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Freshwater wetlands and coastal wetlands; differences in water salinity and location.

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What are some examples of the special adaptations found in wetland plants and animals?

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Plants with tall stems and exposed leaves; animals with roots that can pull in water and air

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How are wetlands important to fish, birds, and other wildlife?

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Wetlands provide food, spawning, and nursery grounds for many species.

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How do wetlands improve water quality?

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Wetlands filter pollutants and excess nutrients from water

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How do wetlands provide natural flood control?

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Wetlands absorb excess water and slow down its flow

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How do wetlands recharge aquifers?

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Wetlands promote groundwater recharge through percolation and infiltration.

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Why should we protect wetlands? How can we protect wetlands?

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Wetlands provide important ecological services and support biodiversity; through conservation and restoration efforts.

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What is the closest wetland to you? What type of wetland is it, and what value does it hold for your community? How does your community affect the wetland?

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What are some characteristics of wetland plants and animals? Options: Plants with deep roots and animals with long legs, Plants with floating leaves and animals with short roots, Plants with exposed leaves and animals with buoyant leaves, Plants with high salinity tolerance and animals with ability to live in water

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Plants with exposed leaves and animals with buoyant leaves