Conservation of the Wetlands Review

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What is the main purpose of the Clean Water Act?

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To set standards for waste discharge and other point source pollution.

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What is one of the main functions of wetlands in relation to water supply?

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They recharge aquifers.

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True or False: Some municipalities run water through wetlands before it goes to drinking water treatment facilities.

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True.

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What powerful force can carve canyons and change shores if left alone?

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Water.

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What is the Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp Act also known as?

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Duck Stamp Act.

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Define wetlands.

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Wetlands are areas where water covers the soil, either permanently or seasonally, and support aquatic plants.

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What role do wetlands play in flood control?

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Wetlands absorb excess rainwater and reduce flooding.

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What is the significance of the term 'point source pollution'?

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Point source pollution refers to contaminants that enter a waterway from a single, identifiable source.

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How do wetlands improve water quality?

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Wetlands filter pollutants and sediments from water before it enters larger bodies of water.

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What is an aquifer?

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An aquifer is a geological formation that can store and transmit water.