Characteristics of Wetlands

What are the three main characteristics for a wetland?

• Wetland Hydrology, Hydric Soils, Hydrophytic Vegetation

• Wetland Animals, Aquatic Plants, Silt Deposits

• River Mouths, Tidal Flows, Mangrove Forests

• Flood Plains, Waterfalls, Algae Blooms

For how long must water be at or above the surface for an area to be considered a wetland?

• More than 1 week

• More than 2 weeks

• More than 3 weeks

• More than 4 weeks

When are wetlands usually wetter?

• In the summer/fall

• In the winter/spring

• All year round

• Only in the fall

When are wetlands usually dryer?

• In the summer/fall

• In the winter/spring

• All year round

• Only in the spring

Which of the following is an example of evidence of water in wetland hydrology?

• Drought cracks in soil

• Water lines on plants

• Desert sand dunes

• Dry riverbeds

What is another term for debris lines indicating past water levels in wetlands?

• Water Stained Leaves

• Wrack Lines

• Water Marks

• Sediment Layers

Hydric soils are formed under conditions of:

• Dryness and high temperatures

• Saturation, flooding, or ponding long enough during the growing season

• Rapid drainage and low organic matter

• High altitudes and low pressure

What type of vegetation thrives in wet conditions and can handle water around its roots during the growing season?

• Xerophytic vegetation

• Mesophytic vegetation

• Hydrophytic vegetation

• Desert vegetation

What is the criterion for a plant to be considered native to the United States according to the image?

• A plant that is introduced by humans from another country.

• A plant that has developed over hundreds or thousands of years in a particular region or ecosystem and is found in the country before European settlement.

• A plant that is commonly found in urban areas of the United States.

• A plant that has been genetically modified to adapt to the local climate.

According to the note in the image, how should the word "native" be used when referring to native plants?

• The word "native" should be used without any geographic qualifier.

• The word "native" should always be used with a taxonomic qualifier.

• The word "native" should always be used with a geographic qualifier.

• The word "native" should be used interchangeably with "invasive."