Wetlands and Estuaries

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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a watershed?
Back
A watershed is land that drains water into a particular set of rivers.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1
NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is one negative effect of draining wetlands?
Back
Draining wetlands to build houses has a strong negative effect on our wetlands.
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NGSS.MS-LS2-4
NGSS.MS-LS2-5
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can we protect wetlands and estuaries?
Back
We can protect wetlands and estuaries by not polluting in our river basin.
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4
NGSS.MS-LS2-5
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an estuary?
Back
An estuary is a coastal area where fresh water from rivers meets and mixes with salt water from the ocean.
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NGSS.MS-LS2-3
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why are estuaries important for marine life?
Back
Estuaries provide nurseries for young fish and act as a habitat for various wildlife.
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NGSS.MS-LS2-2
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is one activity that benefits wetlands?
Back
Creating new wetlands near streams and rivers helps to restore ecosystems.
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NGSS.MS-LS2-4
NGSS.MS-LS2-5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What role do estuaries play in filtering pollutants?
Back
Estuaries filter out pollutants from water before it enters the ocean.
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