Magic School Bus Gets Swamped

What plants and animals live in a wetland?

• deer, trees, rabbits, owls

• frogs, mosquitoes, cattails, beavers

• butterflies, groundhogs, tall grasses

• fish, coral, seahorses

Why are wetlands important? Choose ALL correct answers.

• They provide a habitat for many plants and animals.

• They have lots of trees we use to make things.

• They help to filter the water and keep it clean.

• They are a great place to build a mall.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What is another name for a wetland?

• Forest

• Swamp

• Desert

• Grassland

Which describes a wetland?

• land that is very saturated and wet

• a big body of water

• lots of tall trees and bushes

• lots of tall grasses, no trees

True or False? Wetlands help prevent floods.

• True

• False

Beavers live in wetlands. How do they interact with and CHANGE their environment?

• Beavers build dams.

• Beavers swim in the water.

• Beavers eat plants.

• Beavers are cute.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Is it ok to pollute a wetland, since they help clean the water?

• Yes, it is ok!

• No, you should never pollute.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Wetlands help to clean the water! Should you drink the water in a wetland?

• No, it still needs to go through the water works to be safe for humans to drink.

• It is clean and safe to drink!