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WorksheetsWetland and Fishing for Conservation review
Total questions: 41
Worksheet time: 21mins
1. Wetland whose purpose is to absorb excess water when river levels are high and also to release needed water when the river levels are low.
Riparian Marsh Wetland
Bog
Swamp
Resacas
Coastal wetland plants, such as mangroves and salicornia, can live in water have a high salinity. These types of plants are called
Halophytes
Hardwoods
Mosses
Megaliths
The ability of wetlands to recycle nutrients makes them critical in the earth’s functioning.
True
False
The base of the wetland food web is
Aerobic bacteria
Detritis
Producers
Phytoplankton
Slow moving streams, rivers or isolated depressions having trees and shrubs.
Riparian Marsh
Swamp
Marsh
Bog
Wetland that is affected by the rise and fall of the ocean’s tide.
Estuary
Riparian Marsh
Swamp
Marsh
State and federal conservation agencies like to work independently of other conservation organization to protect and restore wetlands.
True
False
Which type of wetland is found in the Texas High Plains?
Swamps
Bogs
Playas
Marsh
An inland area that is covered with 1 to 6 feet of water having a variety of grasses
Swamp
Bog
Prairie Pothole
Marsh
Wetlands are mainly found in the tropical areas close to the equator.
True
False
Common organism found in this wetland is a muskrat.
Praire Pothole
Bog
Estuary
Marsh
Texas wetland ecosystems are divided into ___ regions.
15
12
50
6
A special adaptation(s) allowing plants to live in the wetlands:
Roots pull in water and still get air. The roots of plants in shallow water hold onto the soil tightly so they can grow taller towards the sunlight.
Some have air spaces inside their leaves to transport air making the leaves buoyant, so roots hang in the nutrient rich water.
Plants are adapted to live in water and still go through photosynthesis by exposing their leaves to the sun and avoid being shaded by other plants.
All answers are correct
A popular tourist’s attraction in the Coastal Wetlands is observing
People on the beach
Bears watching their own dinner
Searching the mud flats for ghost crabs
Watching migratory and local birds
A shallow, depressional wetland that naturally fill with rainwater
Marsh
Bog
Swamp
Playas
Wetlands are determined by, (choose all that apply)
Soils
Vegetation
hydrology
Air Quality
Which type of wetland contains a mixture of freshwater and salt water?
Swamp
Bog
Estuary
Marsh
Wetland formed where a river meets the sea.
Bog
Marsh
Swamp
Estuary
Approximately ___% of Texas’ saltwater and freshwater fish species depend on wetlands for food, spawning, and nursery grounds.
90
50
30
10
Which type of wetland is a spawning and nursery grounds for commercial fish?
Bog
Swamp
Marsh
Estuary
How do weather conditions affect fishing success?
Hot weather makes fish seek cooler water.
Not always in easily perdictable ways
Snow and ice guarantee fishing success
Fish in flowing water tend to face:
Upstream
Downstream
Perpendicular
No particular direction
The best time to fish is:
Mid-day
Morning and evening
When there is no wind blowing
From 2 to 4 p.m.
Aquatic resources conservation is:
Best left to professionals
Limited to certain times of the year
Unnecessary because Texas has plenty of water
Everyone's responsibility
Which answer(s) justifies the following statement: Fishing regulations, limits, and seasons are among the best solutions to preventing overuse of fishery resources and allow all Texans to enjoy fishing. (Select all that apply)
Rules protect species by limiting the time of year during which they may be taken.
Length limits give fish a chance to grow and spawn before people are allowed to catch and keep them.
Letting people catch as much fish as possible really doesn’t impact fish populations.
Number limits assure that no one takes too many.
Apply your knowledge to recommend another solution(s) to potentially harmful environmental changes within aquatic ecosystems in Texas.
Always bring a trash bag when visiting aquatic resources, and take a moment to leave the spot in better shape than you found it.
Avoid spilling and never dump any pollutants, such as gasoline or oil, into the aquatic environment.
Be careful not to harm fish when doing catch-and-release fishing. Wet hands before handling fish and carefully handle and release alive all fish unwanted or not allowed.
All solutions stated potentially prevent harmful environmental changes within aquatic ecosystems in Texas.
Traits of a good angler
Patience
Possess fishing skills
Knowledgeable about aquatic ecosystems
All are traits of a good angler
Which of the following is not a good cover for fish?
Aquatic plants
Calm water
Coral Reefs
Drop offs
Fish use cover to escape predators and to help them ambush prey.
True
False
Fish have been found to prefer flat or gently sloping bottoms over near drop-offs, points or ridges that shape the beds of lakes, rivers and bays.
True
False
Fish will move into deeper water to feed in windy conditions because they are hidden from the birds and people.
True
False
You must purchase a fishing license after your 17th birthday if you want to jump a fence and fish in the neighbor’s pond.
True
False
It is required by state law in Texas to have a ___________ available for every person who is in a boat.
Life Jacket
Fishing pole
Sack Lunch
Fishing License
Which of the following items is a good idea to keep on hand while out fishing? (Select all that apply)
First-aid kit
Extra bait/lures
Sunblock
A recording of fish sounds
When casting a fishing rod, you should always: (Select all that apply)
Look behind and around you for people standing too close.
Make sure you are clear of trees or bushes.
If there are several individuals fishing, stand a rods distance from another fisherman for safety.
Lift weights so you can cast if farther out into the water.
Casting is (Select all that apply)
A mechanical activity based on timing and technique, not strength.
A smooth and effortless motion and should not be sudden and jerky.
Where accuracy is often more important than distance.
Something that requires little practice to become good.
Many fish remain near protective cover and will strike only those lures that come into their immediate vicinity. So accuracy when casting is often more important than distance.
True
False
The role of a Texas Game Wardens is to (Select all that apply)
Protect the natural resources of Texas both on land and in the water.
Prevent unlawful dumping of pollution.
Protect the wildlife.
Ignore individuals using Texas resources as they see fit.
When returning a fish to water it is important to (Select all that apply)
Place fish in the water, gently supporting the mid-section and tail until it swims away.
Minimize the time fish is out of the water (no longer than you can hold your breath).
Avoid removing the slime/mucus layer, which protects fish from parasites and infections.
Wet your hands before handling the fish.
Toss a few live minnows in the water to feed the fish.
When measuring the total length of a fish, measure from the tip of the snout to the end of the tail with the mouth closed and the tail lobes pressed together.
True
False
It is legal to fish in any State park in Texas without a fishing license.
True
False
