Unit 6 - Wetlands: Ecosystem Goods and Services

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What is a wetland?

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A wetland is a land area that is saturated with water, either permanently or seasonally, where oxygen-free processes prevail. Wetlands can include marshes, swamps, and bogs.

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What are ecosystem goods provided by wetlands?

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Ecosystem goods provided by wetlands include water, fish, wildlife, and plants that can be harvested for food, medicine, and other uses.

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What are ecosystem services provided by wetlands?

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Ecosystem services provided by wetlands include water purification, flood protection, carbon storage, and habitat for biodiversity.

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How much does wetland rice production contribute to the economy?

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Wetland rice production generates approximately 35 billion dollars for the economy.

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What percentage of threatened and endangered species rely on wetlands?

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43 percent of threatened and endangered species rely on wetlands for survival.

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What is wetland mitigation banking?

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Wetland mitigation banking is a system that allows developers to compensate for wetland destruction by restoring or creating wetlands elsewhere.

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What is water quality trading?

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Water quality trading is a market-based approach that allows organizations to buy and sell pollution reduction credits to meet regulatory requirements.

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What is the Clean Water Act?

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The Clean Water Act is a federal law in the United States that aims to restore and maintain the integrity of the nation's waters by preventing point and nonpoint source pollution.

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Do wetlands need to be covered in shallow water all year to be classified as wetlands?

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False. Wetlands do not need to be covered in shallow water all year; they can be seasonally flooded.

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What are stopover sites for migratory birds?

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Stopover sites are areas where migratory birds rest and refuel during their journey, providing food and shelter.