Wetlands Test Review

Land areas that are covered with a shallow layer of water during some or all of the year are called ?

• Watersheds

• Wetlands

• Ponds

• Lakes

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Three common types of freshwater wetlands include marshes, swamps, and

• Bogs

• Ponds

• Lakes

• Aquifers

A freshwater wetland that is usually grassy, covered with shallow water or streams, and has tall grass-like plants.  This describes which type of freshwater wetland? 

• Marsh

• Swamp

• Bog

• Aquifer

A freshwater wetland that usually has acidic waters, is moss covered, and is common in cooler northern climates.  This describes which type of freshwater wetland?

• Marsh

• Swamp

• Bog

• Aquifer

A freshwater wetland that contains trees and shrubs growing up through the water and is typically located in warm, humid climates.  this describes which type of freshwater wetland?

• Marsh

• Swamp

• Bog

• Aquifer

The picture shows what kind of wetland (tall and grassy)

• Marsh

• Swamp

• Bog

• Aquifer

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

The picture shows what type of wetland (mainly trees growing through water)

• Marsh

• Bog

• Swamp

• Aquifer

Wetlands can act like a giant SPONGE to help absorb excess water.  In this way they are important because they 

• provide a habitat to many living things

• provide a temporary home to migrating birds

• act as natural water filters

• help to control flooding

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Water moves slowly through wetlands allowing WASTE materials to settle out that can be absorbed by plant roots.  In this way wetlands are important because they

• provide a habitat to many living things

• provide a temporary home to migrating birds

• act as natural water filters

• help to control flooding

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Areas around wetlands have TEMPERATURES that are cooler in summer and warmer in winter.  In this way, wetlands are important because they

• provide a habitat to many living things

• provide a temporary home to migrating birds

• act as natural water filters

• help to moderate climate