Wetlands Bonus Test

A wetland is an "in-between" stage of aquatic succession where the water meets the land.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Fens will eventually turn into bogs over time.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Estuaries have no danger of degradation because they are only in remote locations, far from people.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Considered a mire.

• Bog

• Marsh

• Swamp

• Estuary

The most common plant species in this wetland is grasses.

• Bog

• Marsh

• Swamp

• Fen

The most diverse wetland in terms of plant and animals species that are supported here.

• Bog

• Marsh

• Swamp

• Fen

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Contains very basic, or alkaline water, that is full of minerals.

• Bog

• Marsh

• Swamp

• Fen

The most common plant species in this wetland are large trees, like Bald Cypress trees.

• Bog

• Marsh

• Swamp

• Fen

Important habitat for harvesting cranberries.

• Bog

• Marsh

• Swamp

• Fen

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a wetland?

• They are complicated ecosystems with plants that adapt to life in wet environments

• Water that stands or flows slowly for at least part of the year

• Soils develop in oxygen-poor conditions

• All are very large

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4