Impact of Human Activities on Wetlands

Impact of Human Activities on Wetlands

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Biology, Geography

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video discusses the impact of human activities on wetlands and mangroves, highlighting their importance in water purification, flood protection, and biodiversity. It explains the unique characteristics of these ecosystems and the threats they face from dam construction, commercial development, overfishing, and pollution. The video emphasizes the need to protect these vital ecosystems to maintain their ecological services.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the term 'anthropogenic' refer to?

Weather patterns

Animal behavior

Caused by humans

Natural processes

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where are mangrove forests typically found?

In polar regions

In tropical and subtropical coastal areas

In mountainous regions

In deserts

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key characteristic of mangrove plants?

They grow in dry areas

They require fresh water

They can tolerate high levels of salt

They are intolerant to salt

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do wetlands help in flood protection?

By absorbing and slowly releasing water

By evaporating water quickly

By blocking rain

By increasing water speed

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role do mangrove forests play in stabilizing coastlines?

They increase erosion

They reduce erosion

They have no effect on erosion

They cause landslides

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major threat to wetlands caused by dam construction?

Reduced water flow downstream

Increased water flow

Improved water quality

Seasonal flooding

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does commercial development impact wetlands?

It improves water quality

It often leads to wetlands being filled in or drained

It has no impact

It enhances biodiversity

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