Wetlands & Estuaries Quiz

What are wetlands?

• Land covered in snow all year round

• Areas of dry land with no water

• Land covered in deep water all year round

• Land covered in shallow water for some or all of the year

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What are the basic nutrients found in wetlands?

• Carbon and oxygen

• Phosphorus and nitrogen

• Calcium and potassium

• Iron and magnesium

Which of the following is not a type of wetland?

• Swamps

• Lakes

• Marshes

• Bogs

What is the main difference between marshes and bogs?

• Bogs are dominated by trees

• Bogs are areas of dry land

• Marshes are covered mostly in mosses

• Marshes are mostly grasses

What is the main function of wetlands in a river system?

• To trap solid materials and prevent them from entering rivers and lakes

• To decrease water filtration

• To increase erosion

• To speed up the water flow

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What type of water is found in estuaries?

• Distilled water

• Brackish water

• Saltwater only

• Freshwater only

What is the main function of wetlands in flood control?

• To speed up the water flow during heavy rains

• To decrease water absorption

• To absorb extra runoff during heavy rains

• To increase flooding

What is the main function of wetlands in trapping solid materials?

• To increase water pollution

• To release solid materials into rivers and lakes

• To decrease water filtration

• To prevent solid materials from entering rivers and lakes

What is the main function of wetlands in nutrient enrichment?

• To speed up the water flow

• To absorb nutrients through plant roots and break down decaying matter

• To decrease nutrient levels in water

• To release nutrients into rivers and lakes

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What is the main function of wetlands in providing habitat for wildlife?

• To provide shelter for marine animals

• To decrease wildlife population

• To provide important habitat and shelter for migrating birds and animals

• To increase wildlife population

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