Wetlands: Goods and Services

Multiple Choice

Why is the removal of phosphorus from water important in wetland ecosystems?

• Because phosphorus is a key fertilizer that can cause harmful algae blooms

• Because phosphorus is a toxic metal

• Because phosphorus increases water temperature

• Because phosphorus is needed for fish growth

Multiple Choice

These are the three main jobs of wetlands.

• provide habitats, store flood waters, purify water
• provide habitats, store plant life, purify water
• purify water, store wildlife, provide habitats
• purify the land, store flood waters, provide habitats

Open Ended

How do biological processes in wetlands help in removing contaminants from the ecosystem?

Multiple Choice

Identify the cycle pictured.

• The Water cycle
• The Carbon cycle
• The Nitrogen cycle
• The Phosphorus cycle.

Multiple Choice

Identify the cycle pictured.

• The Water cycle
• The Carbon cycle
• The Nitrogen cycle
• The Phosphorus cycle

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an economic benefit provided by wetlands that can help incentivize conservation and management?

• Providing habitat for endangered species

• Supplying labor and capital goods

• Offering valuable services to landowners, communities, businesses, and governments

• Increasing urban development

Open Ended

List three ecosystem goods and services provided by wetlands that have economic value.

Multiple Choice

Which of these is NOT an example of an ecosystem?

• Rainforest
• A city
• Desert
• Deep ocean

Multiple Select

Which of the following are recreational activities provided by wetlands as cultural services?

• Hiking

• Photography

• Boating

• Logging

Fill in the Blank

Wetlands generate about ___ billion dollars a year from recreational activities.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes how preserved aesthetic viewsheds in wetlands encourage ecotourism?

• They provide opportunities for fishing and hunting only.

• They attract local, regional, and international tourists to explore wetlands and learn about their value.

• They are used exclusively for agricultural purposes.

• They limit public access to wetlands.

Open Ended

Explain how ecotourism in wetlands can benefit both local economies and conservation efforts.

Open Ended

List two marketable products derived from wetlands as mentioned in the slides.

Fill in the Blank

One acre of wetlands can filter ___ million gallons of water a year.

Fill in the Blank

Wetlands provide food and habitats for more than ___ percent of the commercial fish species harvested.

Open Ended

Explain how wetlands contribute to the U.S. economy based on the activities described in the slides.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are economic benefits provided by wetlands?

• Job creation

• Provision of fresh water

• Support for recreational activities

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

Which of the following resources require wetlands for their production?

• Rice and timber

• Corn and wheat

• Cotton and soybeans

• Sugarcane and barley

Open Ended

Explain two economic benefits provided by wetlands as described in the slides.

Fill in the Blank

Wetlands in the United States have experienced a loss of approximately ___ percent.

Open Ended

Discuss how the loss of wetlands can impact both the economy and the environment, using examples from the slides.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are ways wetlands can be impacted or destroyed?

• Direct draining for agriculture

• Overuse of groundwater

• Coastal erosion

• All of the above

Multiple Select

Select all the actions that government programs can take to reduce wetland loss.

• Regulatory measures

• Incentivizing landowners

• Ignoring wetland loss

• Promoting wetland destruction

Open Ended

Explain how government incentives and regulations can motivate private entities to protect wetlands.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a government program aimed at protecting wetlands?

• Clean Water Act

• Farm Bill conservation programs

• Water Quality Trading

• National Forest Initiative

Fill in the Blank

The Clean Water Act was enacted to restore and maintain the ___, physical and biological integrity of the nation’s waters.

Multiple Select

Which of the following were established or created by the Farm Bill to support wetland conservation?

• Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program

• Environmental Quality Incentives Program

• Regional Conservation Partnership Program

• National Wetland Inventory

Fill in the Blank

The Ducks Unlimited Rice Stewardship Partnership encourages efficient water use and reduced dependence on ___ to benefit farmers and ducks.

Multiple Choice

How do wetlands help reduce the amount of phosphorus entering ponds and lakes?

• By slowing water and allowing sediment to settle

• By increasing water flow

• By adding more phosphorus to the water

• By removing all types of nutrients