Freshwater Wetlands Review

How do wetlands help in flood management?

• By increasing flood risks

• By reducing flood risks

• By creating more water flow

• By storing floodwater permanently

How many plant species are typically found in bogs?

• Many plant species

• No plant species

• Few plant species

• Only aquatic plants

What is one of the key roles of wetlands in carbon storage?

• They release carbon into the atmosphere.

• They store carbon in their soil.

• They convert carbon into oxygen.

• They prevent carbon from forming.

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What environmental benefit do wetlands provide related to climate change?

• They increase global temperatures.

• They help mitigate climate change.

• They cause more frequent storms.

• They reduce biodiversity.

How do wetlands contribute to climate change mitigation?

• By releasing carbon.

• By storing carbon in their soil.

• By increasing carbon emissions.

• By reducing oxygen levels.

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What is the role of wetlands in the ecosystem during heavy rains?

• They increase water pollution.

• They absorb excess water.

• They dry out the land.

• They create new rivers.

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Which wetland is pictured

• marsh

• swamp

• bog

• none of the above

These are the three main jobs of wetlands.

• provide habitats, store flood waters, purify water
• provide habitats, store plant life, purify water
• purify water, store wildlife, provide habitats
• purify the land, store flood waters, provide habitats

Wetlands store flood waters. How is this beneficial? Choose the best answer.

• Its not really beneficial because this may flood peoples homes.

• It releases the water is increments which will really increase the wildlife in that area.

• It releases the water in increments ( a little at a time) which slows the water down thus slowing erosion.

• Its really not beneficial because this will flood the habitats of the wildlife living there.

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How would you describe the SOIL in the wetlands?

• always very dry

• always very wet

• like a sponge