WorksheetsWetland Conservation & Management
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
What is a wetland?
An area with hydric and anaerobic soil supporting a plant community
A desert with minimal water
A forest with dense trees
A mountain with rocky terrain
What does "hydric" mean?
Permanently or seasonally saturated with water
Completely dry and arid
Covered with ice
Filled with sand
What is the definition of "anaerobic"?
Free of oxygen
Full of oxygen
High in carbon dioxide
Low in nitrogen
What is a marsh?
Wetland with frequent flooding or constant surface water
Dry land with no vegetation
Rocky terrain with no water
Sandy desert with minimal rainfall
What type of water is described as "brackish"?
Lightly salty water
Freshwater
Distilled water
Highly polluted water
What are swamps characterized by?
Wetlands with woody plants
Dry areas with no vegetation
Sandy beaches
Rocky cliffs
What are bogs filled with?
Peat and acidic water
Sand and gravel
Freshwater and fish
Clay and silt
What is peat?
Spongy substance formed by partially decomposed vegetation
Hard rock formed by volcanic activity
Sandy soil found in deserts
Clay used in pottery
What is the purpose of dams?
Barriers which restrict water flow
Structures that increase water flow
Devices that purify water
Tools for measuring water depth
What are levees used for?
Structures used to stop water from naturally changing course
Tools for measuring rainfall
Devices for increasing water temperature
Machines for filtering water
What is point source pollution?
Pollution coming from a clearly identified source
Pollution that is widespread and untraceable
Pollution that occurs naturally
Pollution that is beneficial to the environment
What are hydrogeomorphic functions related to?
Water-retention of soil
Air quality improvement
Temperature regulation
Soil erosion
