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Wetlands & Estuaries

Wetlands & Estuaries

Assessment

Flashcard

Science

12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

NGSS
MS-LS2-5, MS-LS2-1, MS-ESS3-4

+2

Standards-aligned

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15 questions

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are wetlands?

Back

Wetlands are areas where water covers the soil, either permanently or seasonally, and they support a variety of plant and animal life.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why are wetlands important for the environment?

Back

Wetlands filter pollutants, help prevent erosion, control flooding, and provide habitat for wildlife.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an estuary?

Back

An estuary is a coastal area where freshwater from rivers meets and mixes with saltwater from the ocean.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

List three types of estuaries.

Back

1. Bays 2. Lagoons 3. Mangrove swamps

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

True or False: Estuaries are among the most productive ecosystems in the world.

Back

True

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What benefits do estuaries provide to humans?

Back

Estuaries provide recreational areas, food sources, and educational environments.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can we protect wetlands and estuaries?

Back

By reducing pollution in river basins and avoiding harmful practices like littering and dumping chemicals.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

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