Wetland Food Chains by Bobbie Kalman

What is the main subject of the book 'Wetland Food Chains'?

• The types of plants in wetlands

• The food chains found in wetlands

• The history of wetlands

• The conservation of wetlands

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Who are the authors of 'Wetland Food Chains'?

• Kathryn Smithyman & Molly Aloian

• Michael Hodge & Robin Johnson

• Bobbie Kalman & Kylie Burns

• Patricia Loesche & Barbara Bedell

What type of animals are considered herbivores in wetlands?

• Animals that do not eat

• Animals that eat only plants

• Animals that eat both plants and meat

• Animals that eat only meat

What is photosynthesis?

• The process of water cycling through a wetland

• The process of animals migrating to new habitats

• The process of plants turning sunlight into food

• The process of animals hunting for food

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What role do carnivores play in the wetland ecosystem?

• They decompose dead material

• They pollinate plants

• They help control the herbivore population

• They produce their own food

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What is the significance of decomposers in wetlands?

• They hunt other animals

• They eat living plants

• They release nutrients back into the soil

• They migrate to new habitats

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What is an example of an omnivore found in wetlands?

• Crayfish

• Egret

• Algae

• Cattails

What is the impact of fertilizers on wetlands?

• They cause excessive plant growth

• They help clean the water

• They introduce new animal species

• They increase the water level

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What is the purpose of conservation lands?

• To drain wetlands for agriculture

• To encourage pollution

• To protect plants and animals

• To promote urban development

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What are emergents in the context of wetland plants?

• Plants with roots that grow in waterlogged soil and parts that stick out of the water

• Plants that do not need sunlight to grow

• Plants that are introduced species

• Plants that grow under water