Wetland Restoration Quiz

What is the primary goal of wetland restoration?

• Convert wetlands into urban areas

• Return degraded or destroyed wetlands to their natural state

• Increase agricultural land

• Build industrial sites

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of wetlands?

• Acting as flood buffers

• Supporting biodiversity

• Providing recreational spaces

• Decreasing water quality

What are wetlands particularly threatened by?

• Reforestation

• Urbanization, agriculture, and industry

• Natural disasters

• Sustainable farming practices

How do wetlands help in climate change mitigation?

• By increasing urban development

• By acting as carbon sinks

• By reducing water availability

• By introducing pollutants

Which of the following is a cause of wetland degradation?

• Reforestation

• Agricultural expansion

• Wildlife conservation

• Controlled urbanization

What is the first step in the wetland restoration process?

• Hydrology restoration

• Wildlife reintroduction

• Vegetation management

• Assessment and planning

How is natural water flow reestablished during wetland restoration?

• By planting more trees

• By introducing invasive species

• By removing barriers

• By building roads

What is the goal of vegetation management in wetland restoration?

• To introduce new agricultural crops

• To build housing complexes

• To reintroduce native species and control invasive plants

• To increase the amount of wetland degradation

What does wildlife reintroduction in wetland restoration focus on?

• Restoring habitats for native wildlife

• Introducing industrial activities

• Expanding agricultural land

• Decreasing biodiversity

What is the purpose of monitoring and maintenance in wetland restoration?

• To ensure long-term success by assessing water quality, vegetation, and wildlife

• To halt the restoration process

• To introduce non-native species

• To convert wetlands into urban areas