Wetland 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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Which description below best describes how wetlands purify water?

• Wetlands slow down the water flow when the water encounters the vegetation. This allows the sediments and pollutants to drop out of the water before the water moves on.

• Wetlands don't really purify the water. They just slow it down and the heat from the Sun makes it hot enough to purify the water before it moves on.

• Wetlands slow down the water flow so that sediments and pollutants can drop out of the water before it moves on.

• Wetlands can't really purify the water because they release the water in large increments which doesn't allow enough time for it to be cleaned.

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How would you describe the SOIL in the wetlands?

• always very dry

• always very wet

• like a sponge

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All of the following are animals found in the wetlands EXCEPT...

• frog

• turtle

• mosquito

• polar bear

where are wetlands found?

• only in south carolina

• all over the USA

• only in ohio

• in the ocean

wetlands are good for everything EXCEPT...?

• they help filter dirty water

• they provide a habitat for many plants and animals

• they help control flooding

• throwing old tires in

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What are the 3 types of wetlands?

• swamp, ocean, river

• pond, river, marsh

• marsh, marsh, marsh

• swamp, marsh, bog

Which of the following is a reason why wetlands are important?

• It acts as a filtering system

• It's a place where birds die

• It adds sediment to the water

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What is a primary function of wetlands in the ecosystem?

• They increase soil erosion

• They provide a habitat for diverse species

• They decrease water quality

• They are used for urban development

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Which of the following plants is commonly found in wetland habitats?

• Cactus

• Mangrove

• Pine tree

• Oak tree