Bill Nye - Wetlands

Front

Are plants the only living things found in wetlands?

Back

False

Front

Water that leaves wetlands is dirtier than the water that flows into it. True or False?

Back

False

Front

Wetlands are found in very few locations on the earth.

Back

False

Front

Humans can have a big impact on wetlands.

Back

True

Front

Quicksand is wetland that has an underground source of water.

Back

True

Front

One-third of the world’s endangered species depend upon wetlands for survival.

Back

True

Front

Contaminants that alter wetlands can come from industry, parking lots, houses, and agriculture.

Back

True

Front

Wetlands do which of the following: Help control floods by soaking up water, Filter water, Provide a home for wildlife, All of the above

Back

All of the above

Front

Wetlands soak up floods better than bare, dry ground because:

Back

Water molecules stick to other water molecules, bare, dry ground cannot soak up as much water as wet ground, and the roots of plants slow water down.

Front

Which of the following is not a type of wetland? Marsh, Wasteland, Bog, Swamp

Back

Wasteland