Urban Wetlands

1. What is meant by urban wetlands?

• a. An area that is always dry and unaffected by rain 

• b. An area that often experiences flooding and has aquatic vegetation 

• c. An area that is fully developed with buildings and roads 

• d. An area that is only used for agriculture 

2. Which of the following is the main benefit of urban wetlands?

• a. Reducing air quality 

• b. Providing habitat for flora and fauna 

• c. Increasing noise pollution 

• d. Reducing rainwater storage 

3. What is one of the main ways urban wetlands can help reduce flooding?

• a. Reducing the ability to absorb water 

• b. Stopping the flow of water from the river 

• c. Absorbing and storing rainwater 

• d. Increasing the speed of water flow in drainage channels 

4. Which of the following is not a type of wetland?

• a. Swamp 

• b. Lake 

• c. Peatland 

• d. Desert

5. 5. Why are urban wetlands often converted into development areas?

• a. Because the price is low 

• b. Because it has potential for infrastructure development 

• c. Because wetlands are useless 

• d. Because it is difficult to manage

6. What could be the negative impacts of wetland loss in urban areas?

• a. Improvement in water quality 

• b. Increase in air pollution 

• c. Increased risk of flooding 

• d. Decrease in environmental temperature

7. What types of vegetation are typically found in urban wetlands?

• a. Cactus plants 

• b. Beach grass and aquatic plants 

• c. Pine trees 

• d. Desert plants

8. One example of a species usually found in urban wetlands?

• a. elephant

• b. cheetah

• c. frog

• d. panda

9. 9. How can Urban Wetlands improve air quality?

• a. by reducing the level of air pollution

• b. by increasing greenhouse gas emissions

• c. by reducing the amount of oxygen

• d. by increasing the amount of industrial pollutant

10. 10. What is "sustainable development" in the context of urban wetlands

• a. development that ignores the importance of wetlands

• b. development that does not pay attention to it's impact on the environment

• c. development that considers the protection & restoration of wetlands

• d. development that optimizes land use without limitations