WorksheetsFreshwater Wetlands Review
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is a wetland?
A dry desert area
A forest with tall trees
An area where water covers the soil, either seasonally or permanently
A mountain range
What type of plants characterize marshes?
Woody plants
Herbaceous plants
Aquatic plants
Desert plants
How many plant species are typically found in bogs?
Many plant species
No plant species
Few plant species
Only aquatic plants
How do wetlands help in flood management?
By increasing flood risks
By reducing flood risks
By creating more water flow
By storing floodwater permanently
What is one of the key roles of wetlands in carbon storage?
They release carbon into the atmosphere.
They store carbon in their soil.
They convert carbon into oxygen.
They prevent carbon from forming.
How do wetlands help in flood control?
By increasing rainfall.
By absorbing excess water.
By creating barriers.
By evaporating water quickly.
What environmental benefit do wetlands provide related to climate change?
They increase global temperatures.
They help mitigate climate change.
They cause more frequent storms.
They reduce biodiversity.
What happens to excess water during heavy rains in wetlands?
It is stored in underground reservoirs.
It is absorbed by the wetlands.
It is immediately evaporated.
It is diverted to rivers.
Which of the following is a benefit of carbon storage in wetlands?
It increases atmospheric carbon.
It helps mitigate climate change.
It reduces plant growth.
It causes soil degradation.
How do wetlands contribute to climate change mitigation?
By releasing carbon.
By storing carbon in their soil.
By increasing carbon emissions.
By reducing oxygen levels.
What is the role of wetlands in the ecosystem during heavy rains?
They increase water pollution.
They absorb excess water.
They dry out the land.
They create new rivers.
Which plant is not typically found in bogs and fens?
Sphagnum Moss
Cranberries
Cypress
Sundews
Which wetland is pictured
marsh
swamp
bog
none of the above
Which wetland is pictured
marsh
swamp
bog
none of the above
Which wetland is pictured
marsh
swamp
bog
none of the above
