Wetlands. Estuaries, and Riparian Buffers

Which type of wetland is best described as, "The plants growing here are grasses, reeds, sedges, and some shrubs."

• bogs
• fens
• swamps
• marsh

Which type of wetland would be best described as "usually characterized by the growth of woody plants such as cypress and tupelo trees. "​ 

• bogs
• fens
• swamp
• marsh

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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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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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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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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

Choose the answers that describe a wetland.

• areas that have minimal vegetation and dry soils

• can be treed, shrubby or open

• areas which are seasonally or permanently water

• characterized by vegetation that is adapted for life in saturated / flooded soil conditions

Wetlands help control flooding by

• absorbing runoff from heavy rains

• collecting water behind dams

• providing natural water filtration

• quickly releasing water

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which of the following is not considered to be a "wetland"?

• lake

• floodplain

• swamp

• river

These are three important roles of wetlands? SELECT 3 ANSWERS

• provide habitats

• store flood waters

• generate hydroelectric power

• filter and purify water

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Which type of wetland has peat, soil where things take a long time to decay, and has mosses, sedges, and some trees as its main vegetation?

• bog

• marsh

• swamp