Natural resources textbook CH 10

One-third of all threatened and endangered species live only in wetlands.

• True

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Wetlands as defined by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are lands transitional between terrestrial and aquatic systems where the water table is usually at or near the surface or the land is covered by shallow water.

• True

• False

The government authorized and subsidized draining of wetlands beginning in 1849 with the passage of the Swamp Lands Act.

• True

• False

In 1972, the federal government changed its policy about wetlands and their importance and took steps to protect and restore wetlands by requiring permits.

• True

• False

Under the Wetland Conservation provision, farmers are required to protect the wetlands on their farms and ranches in order to be eligible for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) farm program benefits.

• True

• False

On-site inspection involves checking maps and wetland inventories maintained by the relevant federal agencies.

• True

• False

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) maintains a list of hydric soils in county-by-county survey maps.

• True

• False

The U.S. Geological Topography Maps look at vegetative covers, surface characteristics, bogs, and marshes.

• True

• False

By looking at the plants present, the condition and development of the soil, and the water makeup of the area, a technician can determine if the site should be classified as a wetland area.

• True

• False

Vernal pools last for a year.

• True

• False