Wetlands Conservation Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a category of wetlands?

• Bogs

• Tundra

• Swamps

• Fens

What type of water environments can characterize tidal marshes?

• Only fresh water

• Only saline water

• Fresh, brackish, and saline water environments

• Only brackish water

Tidal marshes are crucial habitats for which stage of marine wildlife?

• Adult stages of terrestrial wildlife

• Young, early stages of many marine wildlife

• Middle stages of avian wildlife

• Late stages of freshwater wildlife

Which of the following is NOT a function of wetlands?

• Assisting with minimizing flooding in communal areas

• Increasing biodiversity

• Filtering agricultural runoff

• Producing desert landscapes

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What type of trees are found in a Forested Swamp according to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, 2023?

• Water-tolerant

• Drought-resistant

• Fruit-bearing

• Coniferous

Which species is mentioned as endangered and found in swamps?

• Shrimp

• Crayfish

• Clams

• American Crocodile (Crocodylus acutus)

What type of swamp is characterized by the presence of woody trees and shrubs?

• Forested Swamp

• Shrub Swamp

• Bogs

• Vernal Pools

What are bogs composed of?

• Clay and mineral soil

• Peat, sphagnum moss, and acidic waters

• Sand and organic matter

• Limestone and neutral waters

How is the water in bogs primarily obtained?

• Groundwater

• Surface runoff

• Precipitation

• Aquifers

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What adaptation do the carnivorous Sundew and Northern Pitcher Plant have for nutrient intake in bogs?

• They have deep roots to absorb nutrients from the soil.

• They capture nutrients from the air.

• They capture insects.

• They rely on falling leaves for nutrients.

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