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SST AIL WETLAND QUIZ

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 6mins

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What are Wetlands

Ecosystem with Lakes and ponds

A wetland is a distinct ecosystem that is flooded by water, either permanently or seasonally.

A wetland is a ecosystem which is flooded by foul water

none of the above

Where do wetlands form?

In places where water is trapped in lower areas

In areas where water runs into a pond or lake

In an area that is deep and will hold the water for long periods of time

None of these

Choose the answers that describe a wetland.

areas that have minimal vegetation and dry soils

can be treed, shrubby or open

areas which are seasonally or permanently water

characterized by vegetation that is adapted for life in saturated / flooded soil conditions

What is another term that describes a wetland?

Lungs of Earth

kidneys of Earth

Heart of Earth

Liver of Earth

Which type of wetland would be best described as "usually characterized by the growth of woody plants such as cypress and tupelo trees. "

bogs

fens

swamp

marsh

These are the three main jobs of wetlands.

provide habitats, store flood waters, purify water

provide habitats, store plant life, purify water

purify water, store wildlife, provide habitats

purify the land, store flood waters, provide habitats

All of the following are animals found in the wetlands EXCEPT...

frog

turtle

mosquito

polar bear

A wetland is like a sponge because it

absorbs flood water

cleans water

provides habitat

Which of the following is NOT a type of wetlands?

bog

swamp

marsh

cranberry

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Which description below best describes how wetlands purify water?

Wetlands slow down the water flow when the water encounters the vegetation. This allows the sediments and pollutants to drop out of the water before the water moves on.

Wetlands don't really purify the water. They just slow it down and the heat from the Sun makes it hot enough to purify the water before it moves on.

Wetlands slow down the water flow so that sediments and pollutants can drop out of the water before it moves on.

Wetlands can't really purify the water because they release the water in large increments which doesn't allow enough time for it to be cleaned.

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SST AIL WETLAND QUIZ

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 6mins

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