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Wetland Ecosystem Quiz

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 22mins

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1.

🌿 Dive into the picture of the wetlands! Can you spot ALL the natural resources that thrive in this lush environment?

a)

water

b)

soil

c)

plants

d)

animals

e)

wind

2.

Imagine you're observing a marsh rabbit in its natural habitat. Notice its oversized ears, cute whiskers, and those strong, springy legs. What do you think these features help the rabbit do in its daily life?

a)

breathe oxygen

b)

protect itself

c)

stay warm

d)

get food

3.

Guess what? A beaver's ______________ are super cool and help it zip through water in a wetland ecosystem like a little furry torpedo! What makes them such excellent swimmers?

a)

long, sharp teeth

b)

clear eyelids

c)

waterproof coat

d)

webbed feet

4.

Did you know? A blue heron's long legs and neck are super handy for snagging its next meal!

a)

true

b)

false

5.

Imagine you're a plant during the chilly winter months, and you're not getting enough water. What magical transformation do you undergo?

a)

Your flowers burst into bloom

b)

You stretch and grow taller

c)

You cozy up and go dormant

d)

You pack your bags and migrate

6.

Guess what? Which statement about this mysterious life cycle is actually true?

a)

Guess what? There's no pupa stage to be seen!

b)

Can you believe it? The larvae stage looks just like the adult stage!

c)

Hold on, are there really 4 stages in this adventure?

7.

Ready for a fun fact challenge? Which statement is true?

a)

Both life cycles include an egg stage.

b)

Both organisms lay eggs on leaves.

c)

Both life cycles have 5 stages.

d)

The adult organisms do not have legs.

8.

🌟 Can you spot the sequence that correctly shows how energy zips through a food chain? 🌟

a)

🔆➡️🌱➡️🦗➡️🐸

b)

🔆➡️🦅➡️🐍➡️🐀

c)

🦗⬅️🐀⬅️🐍⬅️🦅

d)

🦉➡️🐸➡️🦗➡️🌱

9.

Imagine we're on an adventure in a lush, vibrant wetland, teeming with life. But oh no! There's a plan to drain this beautiful place for a new store. What do you think would happen to our amphibian friends and the ecosystem?

a)

Water pollution would magically disappear.

b)

The frogs would throw a party, celebrating their population boom.

c)

Our froggy friends might find it tough, leading to fewer croaks in the night.

d)

We'd uncover more natural treasures hidden beneath the waters.

10.

Imagine you're a detective in a wetland ecosystem! Your mission: Discover what happens if all the pond snails suddenly vanished. Which plant or animal do you think would feel the impact first?

a)

aquatic plant

b)

pond snail

c)

bullfrog tadpole

d)

largemouth bass

11.

Imagine a world without owls for a moment! Which plant or animal do you think would start partying by increasing in number first?

a)

grasshopper

b)

grass

c)

owl

d)

mouse

12.

Which photo shows a natural environmental change that causes dry habitats, increased wildfires, and loss of vegetation?

a)

flood

b)

earthquake

c)

volcano

d)

drought

13.

Imagine you're exploring a vibrant wetland! How do you think the plants and animals here might react to a sudden natural change?

Hint: 2 answers

a)

they would stay

b)

they would die

c)

they would leave

d)

they would do nothing

14.

Guess the year when the San Antonio Audubon Society embarked on their bird counting adventure!

a)

1910

b)

1930

c)

1950

d)

1947

15.

Guess why San Antonio had to roll up its sleeves and build a brand-new sewage treatment plant?

a)

The sewer system was on the brink of a smelly disaster!

b)

To make the city an even cooler place for tourists!

c)

They thought, 'Why not add another building to our skyline?'

16.

Oh no! Sludge was dumped into Mitchell Lake, turning it into a gloomy, murky mess. This disaster wiped out the home of which creatures?

a)

bears and wolves

b)

penguins and seals

c)

shorebirds and waterfowls

d)

beetles and worms

17.

Guess the year when San Antonio turned Mitchell Lake into a haven for our feathered friends, the shorebirds and waterfowls! Can you believe it?

a)

2010

b)

2012

c)

2015

d)

1973

18.

Guess why SAWS got super excited about planting Bulrush plants?

a)

to naturally clean the water

b)

because they thought it would look absolutely fabulous

c)

to skyrocket the property value

d)

None of the above - it was just for fun!

19.

🌍🌱 Which of these human actions are actually friends to our planet? Pick all that apply!

a)

Recycling

b)

Building homes

c)

Leaving your lunch trash in the park

d)

Dumping chemicals in lakes

e)

Planting new plants when others have been destroyed

20.

How do people creatively alter the wetlands?

a)

constructing picturesque bridges over serene wetland areas

b)

transforming wetlands into bustling residential areas or luxurious hotels

c)

reimagining a wetland into a captivating nature area for adventure and exploration

d)

all of these imaginative endeavors

21.

Guess what? Bogs, marshes, and swamps aren't just cool words; they're all types of what?

a)

lifecycles

b)

wetlands

c)

animals

d)

food chains/food webs