Wetlands

When was World Wetlands established

• January 27th

• March 30th

• February 2nd

• January 4th

What was the theme this year?

• Wetlands and Water

• Wetlands to Survive

• Wetlands and Climate Change

• Wetlands Action for People and Nature

Which method will NOT keep wetlands protected?

• Conserving Water

• Throwing plastics along the coastline

• Reduce Pollution

• Education

True or False- Was this the first year the UN acknowledged this as an international day?

• True

• Falso

Which of these is NOT an example of a Wetland

• Harry's Water Park

• Marshes

• Mangroves

• Peatlands

What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by wetlands?

• 15%

• 36%

• 6%

• 6.5%

What does IMA stand for?

• Intensive Management Authority

• Institute of Marine Affairs

• Institution of Marine Authorities

• Institute of Meteorological Affairs

What does NGO stand for?

• Non-Governemental Organization

• Not Going Out

• Nature's Guide Organization

• Naturally Green Outside

Where does the water for wetlands usually come from?

• Watersheds

• Oceans

• Aquifers

• Drainage Basin

True or False- Are wetlands able to prevent soil erosion?

• True

• False