Conservation of the Wetlands Review

Some municipalities will use a method where they run water through wetlands, then into their drinking water treatment facilities.

• True

• False

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Match each term to the correct example

• Re-establishing the topography of an are

• Protection

• Pre-treating drinking water

• Restoration

• Farm Bill

• Management

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Saline tidal marshes provide protective cover for which of the following?

• Clams

• Sharks

• Dolphins

• Whales

Which of the following best describes wetland restoration?

• Returning a wetland to its original function

• Providing long term security to an area

• Maintaining a wetlands function for wildlife and other uses

• Offering sustainable commercial and industrial uses

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What is one of the main functions of wetlands in relation to water supply?

• They deplete aquifers

• They recharge aquifers

• They have no effect on aquifers

• They contaminate aquifers

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Which of the following is a benefit of wetlands in terms of biodiversity?

• They support only migratory birds

• They support a great biodiversity of species

• They support only aquatic life

• They support no biodiversity.

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Which of the following is the main purpose of the Clean Water Act?

• To take money and use it to buy and lease wetlands and other water areas

• To provide funding for conservation programs

• To use funds from gas and oil royalties to protect water

• To set standards for waste discharge and other point source pollution

What is a consequence of draining wetlands?

• Improved soil conditions

• Increased productive habitat

• Increased devastation from hurricanes

• Reduced agricultural land.

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What is a powerful force that can carve canyons and change shores if left alone?

• Wind

• Water

• Earthquakes

• Volcanoes

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The Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp Act is also known as which of the following?

• Migratory Bird Act

• Bird Conservation Act

• Duck Stamp Act

• Duck Conservation Act