WorksheetsCh. 10 Wetlands - Texas Aquatic Science Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 14mins
What is the key ingredient in a wetland?
Sunlight
Water
Air
Soil
Which type of bacteria takes over when dissolved oxygen is depleted in wetlands?
Nitrogen-fixing bacteria
Photosynthetic bacteria
Anaerobic bacteria
Aerobic bacteria
What is a characteristic of coastal wetlands?
They are always freshwater
They have constant water levels
They are found only in East Texas
They experience changes in salinity
Which wetland type is found in the Texas High Plains?
Playa lake wetlands
Mountain springs
Bottomland hardwoods
Coastal marshes
What is a primary function of wetlands in flood control?
Evaporating excess water
Blocking water flow
Absorbing and slowly releasing water
Increasing water flow speed
Which plant is known for having air spaces in its leaves to transport air?
Water lilies
Duckweed
Mangroves
Cattails
What is the role of wetlands in water quality improvement?
They add pollutants to water
They filter and cleanse runoff
They reduce water temperature
They increase sediment in water
Which animal is adapted to walk on mud in wetlands?
Duck
Black-necked stilt
Mosquitofish
Frog
What is a halophyte?
A plant that grows in high salinity water
A plant that grows in dry soil
A plant that grows in shaded areas
A plant that grows in freshwater
Which region in Texas is known for bottomland hardwood wetlands?
High Plains
Trans-Pecos
Central Texas
East Texas
What is the primary reason for the loss of wetlands in Texas?
Invasive species
Urban development and agriculture
Increased rainfall
Natural disasters
What is the main benefit of wetlands for migratory birds?
They offer food and resting places
They are a source of fresh water
They provide shelter from predators
They provide nesting sites
Which wetland type is formed by channels of the Rio Grande?
Playa lakes
Tidal wetlands
Resacas
Oxbow lakes
What is the primary function of wetland plants' roots?
To filter air
To produce oxygen
To store sunlight
To anchor plants and absorb water
Which organization is involved in wetland conservation in Texas?
Ducks Unlimited
Texas Education Agency
Texas Department of Agriculture
Texas Department of Transportation
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of wetlands?
Habitats that require a wet habitat in order to live.
Soils that have characteristics associated with flooded or saturated conditions.
Predominantly dry conditions with occasional flooding.
A gray color.
What are some examples of the special adaptations found in wetland plants and animals?
Examples of adaptations include floating leaves in plants, and webbed feet in animals.
Lily pads’ leaves and flowers float on the surface, but long stems connect them to (a) that hold firm to bottom wetland soil. Credit: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
The (a) feeds in coastal mudflats, along lakeshores, and in other shallow wetland areas where it probes the mud and water for aquatic invertebrates – mainly insects, crustaceans and mollusks – and small fish and tadpoles.
How do wetlands recharge aquifers?
