Exploring Wetlands with Scientist Heather

What inspired Scientist Heather to pursue a career in science?

• Her love for technology

• Her curiosity about nature

• Her interest in space

• Her fascination with chemistry

Which tool is essential for studying aquatic environments according to Scientist Heather?

• A microscope

• A net

• A telescope

• A magnifying glass

What sound does a wood frog make?

• Ribbit-ribbit

• Chuck-chuck-chuck

• Peep-peep-peep

• Grrrt-grrrt

Why are frogs considered bioindicators in a marsh?

• They can absorb toxins through their skin

• They are at the top of the food chain

• They have a loud call

• They are the largest amphibians

What distinguishes a marsh from a swamp?

• Temperature

• Type of soil

• Amount of water

• Presence of trees and woody plants

What is a characteristic feature of fairy shrimp?

• They have wings

• They have 13 sets of legs

• They are green in color

• They live on land

How do mosquito larvae breathe?

• Through gills

• By absorbing oxygen from water

• Through their skin

• By hanging upside down in water

What adaptation allows beavers to chew underwater?

• A long tail

• Webbed feet

• Special incisors outside their lips

• Sharp claws

What is the purpose of a beaver's tail?

• To store food

• To act as a rudder

• To attract mates

• To dig burrows

How can you differentiate between male and female mallard ducks?

• By their quack

• By their coloring

• By their beak shape

• By their size