Bill Nye Wetlands

Where might you find wetlands? Click all that apply.

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What is a wetland?

• an area of land that is underwater during part of the year.

• an area of land that drain to a body of water

• a measure of how clean the water is in an area

• a transition zone between dry land & bodies of water

would you expect to have the highest biodiversity?

• Ponds

• Lakes

• Wetlands

• Groundwater

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would you expect to have the highest biodiversity?

• Ponds

• Lakes

• Wetlands

• Groundwater

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What is the primary function of wetlands in the ecosystem?

• A) To provide recreational areas for humans

• B) To act as natural water filters

• C) To serve as a habitat for desert animals

• D) To increase urban development

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Which of the following is a characteristic feature of wetlands?

• A) High salinity levels

• B) Constant dry conditions

• C) Saturated soil

• D) Rocky terrain

Bill Nye explains that wetlands are crucial for flood control. How do they achieve this?

• A) By absorbing excess rainwater

• B) By diverting water to oceans

• C) By increasing evaporation rates

• D) By building dams

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What type of biodiversity is typically found in wetlands?

• A) Low plant diversity

• B) High animal diversity

• C) Only aquatic species

• D) Only terrestrial species

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According to Bill Nye, how do wetlands contribute to the carbon cycle?

• A) By releasing carbon dioxide

• B) By storing carbon in plant material

• C) By converting carbon to nitrogen

• D) By eliminating carbon from the atmosphere

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Which of the following is a common plant found in wetlands?

• A) Cactus

• B) Mangrove

• C) Pine tree

• D) Oak tree