Wetlands review

The soils in wetlands are either permanently or temporarily flooded and are referred to as __________ soils

• Hydric

• Coastal

• Clay

• Hydrolic

Most freshwater marshes are ________ which means they are lightly salted

• fresh water

• Brackish

• Hydric

The two main threats to wetlands are conversion and __________

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Though wetlands can act as ________________ systems to absorb pollution, pollutants can still damage these habitats.

• freshwater

• sedimentation

• Natural Filtration

• ground water

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Which of the following is not a type of wetland?

• Marsh

• Bog

• Fen

• Pond

There are three main wetland conservation practices: protection, _____________ and management.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Wetlands are critical for maintaining biodiversity, protecting freshwater quality, controlling floods and ___________ groundwater.

• brackish

• recharging

• nutrients

• conserving

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Which act protects the water of wetlands?