Wetlands Quiz

What is a wetland?

• An area with unique types of soil and water

• A desert with no vegetation

• A mountain with rocky terrain

• A forest with dense trees

What type of soil is found in a bog?

• Sandy

• Peat

• Clay

• Loam

What is the oxygen level like in a bog?

• High

• Moderate

• Low

• Variable

Which animals are commonly found in bogs?

• Lions, tigers, bears

• Frogs, turtles, insects, birds

• Elephants, giraffes, zebras

• Sharks, dolphins, whales

What are the two types of swamps?

• Tropical and temperate

• Conifer and hardwood

• Freshwater and saltwater

• Alpine and tundra

Which animals are found in swamps?

• Bears, wolves, foxes

• Herons, egrets, snakes, frogs, turtles

• Penguins, seals, walruses

• Kangaroos, koalas, emus

What role do wetlands play in nutrient cycling?

• They deplete nutrients

• They have no role

• They are vital in cycling nutrients

• They block nutrient flow

How do wetlands help with erosion?

• They increase erosion

• They act as buffers to erosion

• They have no effect

• They cause soil to erode faster

Wetlands act as buffer zones by absorbing excess runoff. Why is this beneficial?

• It increases flooding.

• It releases water quickly.

• It releases water slowly.

• It decreases water quality.

Which of the following is NOT a reason why wetlands are beneficial?

• They increase flooding.

• They absorb excess runoff.

• They release water slowly.

• They support biodiversity.