Wetlands, Estuaries, and Watersheds Quiz

What is the definition of wetlands?

• Transition zones between dry land and bodies of water

• Areas of land that water flows over and under on its way to a larger body of water

• Areas where rivers meet a large lake or the oceanAreas of land that water flows over and under on its way to a larger body of water

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Which of the following is NOT an important function of wetlands?

• Providing habitat for many organisms and serving as nurseries for their young

• Reducing erosion by slowing down run-off

• Regulating runoff by storing flood waters

• Maintaining water quality by filtering sediments

• To provide rich soil for landscaping.

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What is the definition of estuaries?

• Bodies of water where freshwater mixes with saltwater

• Areas of land that water flows over and under on its way to a larger body of water

• Transition zones between dry land and bodies of water

What is one of the important functions of estuaries?

• Reducing erosion by slowing down run-off

• Breaking down pollutants

• Maintaining water quality by filtering sediments

• Providing food and shelter for wildlife and fish

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What is the definition of watersheds?

• Transition zones between dry land and bodies of water

• Areas of land that water flows over and under on its way to a larger body of water

• Bodies of water where freshwater mixes with saltwater

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Where does the water flow to that hits the ground in the pink area on the map?

d

Mississippi River

Gulf of Mexico

North Carolina Sounds

Chesapeake Bay

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Where does the water flow to that hits the ground in the green area on the map?

c

Mississippi River

Chesapeake Bay

Gulf of Mexico

North Carolina Sounds

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Where does the water flow to that hits the ground in the gray area on the map?

a

Gulf of Mexico

North Carolina Sounds

Chesapeake Bay

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