Wetland Ecosystems and Indicators

What program did Austin Verbiek study at Fleming College?

• Fish and Wildlife

• Forestry Management

• Environmental Technology

• Marine Biology

Which of the following is a major threat to wetland systems?

• Deforestation

• Agricultural Expansion

• Climate Change

• Urban Development

What is the primary climatic driver of wetland development?

• Wind Speed

• Soil Composition

• Precipitation and Temperature

• Humidity

Which of the following is NOT an anticipated impact of climate change on wetlands?

• Altered hydrology

• Increased soil erosion

• Increased snowfall

• Decreased water quality

What is an indicator species used in Ontario to monitor ecosystem health?

• Beavers

• Benthic Macroinvertebrates

• Frogs

• Salmon

What does the term 'macroinvertebrate' mean?

• A small animal without a backbone

• A large animal with a backbone

• A small animal with a backbone

• A large animal without a backbone

Which type of wetland is characterized by poorly drained mineral soils and plant life dominated by grasses?

• Fen

• Marsh

• Bog

• Swamp

What is the primary difference between a bog and a fen?

• Type of vegetation

• Water source

• Location

• Soil type

Which wetland type is often found in low-lying regions with poor drainage?

• Fen

• Bog

• Swamp

• Marsh

What type of vegetation is commonly found in fens?

• Cacti

• Sphagnum moss

• Grasses, sedges, and reeds

• Woody shrubs