Wetlands and Ecosystems

What are wetland ecosystems?

• Areas of land with no water

• Areas of land with excessive air pollution

• Areas of land where the soil is saturated with water, either permanently or seasonally, and they support a variety of plant and animal life.

• Areas of land with extreme heat and no vegetation

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Name one biotic component of wetlands.

• Plastic

• Rocks

• Plants

• Concrete

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Name one abiotic component of wetlands.

• Water

• Rocks

• Animals

• Trees

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What is a population in the context of wetlands?

• Total number of a particular species of plants, animals, or microorganisms within a specific wetland area

• The number of trees in a forest

• The amount of rainfall in a wetland

• Total number of fish in the ocean

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Give an example of a wetland producer.

• Pine tree

• Desert cactus

• Cattails

• Polar bear

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What are consumers in wetland ecosystems?

• Microorganisms that break down dead organic matter

• Plants that produce oxygen in the ecosystem

• Organisms that feed on other organisms within the ecosystem

• Predators that hunt other organisms within the ecosystem

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What is the role of decomposers in wetlands?

• Decomposers attract more predators to the wetlands

• Decomposers create a barrier to prevent water flow

• Decomposers break down organic matter and release nutrients

• Decomposers reduce the oxygen levels in the wetlands

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How do wetlands contribute to the environment?

• Wetlands contribute to the environment by causing pollution and harming wildlife

• Wetlands contribute to the environment by increasing the risk of flooding and erosion

• Wetlands contribute to the environment by depleting the soil of nutrients and reducing biodiversity

• Wetlands contribute to the environment by providing habitat for a diverse range of plant and animal species, improving water quality, reducing flooding, and storing carbon.

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What are some threats to wetland ecosystems?

• Lack of Wi-Fi signal

• Excessive use of sunscreen

• Overpopulation of elephants

• Some threats to wetland ecosystems include pollution, habitat destruction, invasive species, and climate change.

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How can we protect and conserve wetlands?

• Draining wetlands for development

• Introducing non-native species to wetlands

• Implementing regulations, creating protected areas, and promoting sustainable land use practices

• Using wetlands for industrial waste disposal

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