Wetlands, Ponds, and Lakes Quiz

What are the three main types of wetlands?

• marshes, swamps, and bogs

• volcano, canyon, glacier

• desert, tundra, forest

• ocean, river, lake

Which type of wetland is characterized by having water that is not moving, such as in a pond or lake?

• Lentic

• Lotic

• Eutrophic

• Rheophytic

What type of wetland is dominated by grasses, sedges, and other herbaceous plants?

• Marsh

• Tundra

• Rainforest

• Desert

Which type of wetland is found along coastlines and is influenced by the tides?

• Salt marsh

• Desert marsh

• Mountain marsh

• Freshwater marsh

What type of wetland is characterized by having water that is moving, such as in a river or stream?

• Desert wetland

• Mountain wetland

• Tundra wetland

• Riverine wetland

What type of wetland is formed in depressions in the Earth's surface and is often filled with water?

• Desert

• Mountain

• Marsh

• Canyon

Which type of wetland is found in areas with a high water table and is dominated by trees and shrubs?

• Swamp

• Rainforest

• Desert

• Tundra

What type of wetland is found in cold, northern regions and is characterized by a layer of permanently frozen soil?

• Coral reef

• Peatland

• Desert

• Tropical rainforest

What type of wetland is found in tropical regions and is dominated by tall grasses and woody plants?

• Swamp

• Rainforest

• Tundra

• Desert

Which type of wetland is formed in areas with a fluctuating water table and is characterized by a mix of wetland and upland species?

• Tundra

• Transitional wetland

• Mountain

• Desert