Understanding Wetlands and Their Importance

The video follows a field trip led by Ms. Frizzle, where students explore a swamp to prepare for a debate on whether a mall should be built there. Through their adventure, they learn about the swamp's ecological importance, including its role as a habitat and natural water filter. The debate concludes with the decision to preserve the swamp, highlighting the value of wetlands.

What is the main issue being debated in the field trip?

• Whether to build a new school

• Whether to build a mall in the swamp

• Whether to preserve the forest

• Whether to create a new park

What does Carlos initially think about the swamp?

• It's a valuable habitat

• It's a great place for a picnic

• It's a dangerous area

• It's a useless place

What is one of the creatures Carlos and his friends discover in the swamp?

• A giant panda

• A kangaroo

• A red-winged blackbird

• A polar bear

What is the significance of the marshmallow plant in the swamp?

• It is a rare species found only in deserts

• It is used to make chocolate

• Its roots are used to make sweet syrup and marshmallows

• It is a type of cactus

What role does the swamp play in the ecosystem according to Carlos?

• It is a source of pollution

• It is a habitat for many plants and animals

• It is a place for recreational activities

• It is a desert

How does the swamp help in cleaning the water?

• By adding chemicals to the water

• By filtering out oil and gunk

• By boiling the water

• By freezing the water

What natural function does the swamp serve during heavy rains?

• It evaporates the water

• It diverts water to the ocean

• It acts as a natural flood control

• It causes more flooding

What is the final decision made by the council regarding the swamp?

• To turn the swamp into a theme park

• To drain the swamp

• To preserve the swamp and build the mall elsewhere

• To build the mall in the swamp

Why is the swamp considered important for the local wildlife?

• It is a place for sports

• It provides food and shelter

• It is a tourist attraction

• It is a desert

What lesson does Carlos learn by the end of the debate?

• Swamps are dangerous

• Swamps are useless

• Swamps should be turned into malls

• Swamps are important ecosystems