Wetlands ans Succession

Which of the following terms is NOT used to describe wetlands?

• Kidneys of the landscape

• Ecological supermarkets

• Mosquito-infested mudholes

• Deserts of biodiversity

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

According to the RAMSAR convention of 1971, which of the following is included in the definition of 'wetlands'?

• Deserts

• Mountains

• Coral reefs

• Urban areas

What characteristic defines wetlands?

• Areas permanently dry

• Areas with no vegetation

• Areas permanently/seasonally flooded with fresh water

• Areas with high salt concentration

What is a key characteristic of wetlands?

• Lack of water

• Presence of hydrophytes

• High altitude

• Sandy soil

What percentage of the Earth's surface do wetlands occupy?

• 10%

• 15%

• 6%

• 20%

Which of the following is NOT a major category of wetlands?

• Floating Sudd communities

• Desert plains

• Permanent/seasonal herbaceous swamps

• Swamp forests

What is the main difference between floating and rooted plants as shown in the diagram?

• Floating plants have roots in the sediment, while rooted plants do not.

• Floating plants have aerial biomass, while rooted plants do not.

• Rooted plants have roots in the sediment, while floating plants do not.

• Rooted plants have aerial biomass, while floating plants do not.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Which layer is present in both floating and rooted plant systems?

• Autotrophic layer

• Heterotrophic layer

• Aerial biomass

• Swamp water

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What are "Sudd" communities primarily composed of?

• Floating mats of vegetation

• Sand dunes

• Coral reefs

• Rocky outcrops

What type of vegetation is associated with the Sudd communities near the upper Nile in Sudan?

• Cyperus papyrus

• Mangroves

• Kelp forests

• Cactus