Wetlands Exit Ticket

What is a characteristic of a wetland?

• It is dry all year

• It is covered by water part or all of the year

• It only has freshwater

• It is only found in deserts

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What is brackish water?

• Saltwater only

• Freshwater only

• A mix of saltwater and freshwater

• Water that has dried up

Where are wetlands usually found?

• High mountain areas

• Deserts

• Low-lying areas near water bodies

• On top of hills

What role do wetlands play in flood control?

• They increase flooding in nearby areas

• They prevent water from being absorbed

• They act like sponges, absorbing and releasing water

• They remove water from rivers and lakes permanently

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Which adaptation helps an alligator survive in wetlands?

• It can fly to avoid predators

• It has gills to breathe underwater

• Its eyes, ears, and nostrils are on top of its head

• It changes color based on the season

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What is one reason wetlands are being destroyed?

• They are too dangerous for people to live near

• People do not understand their importance

• Wetlands cannot support any wildlife

• Wetlands are too cold for plant growth

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Which of these is an example of pollution affecting wetlands?

• Trees growing taller than usual

• Clean rivers flowing into wetlands

• Sewage and fertilizers entering wetland waters

• Birds migrating away

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What can people do to help protect wetlands?

• Drain wetlands to create more land

• Avoid visiting wetlands

• Educate themselves and others about wetland importance

• Use more pesticides near wetlands

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What would likely happen if all wetlands were destroyed?

• Flooding would decrease

• Animal diversity would increase

• Flooding would increase

• There would be no impact on the environment

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Wetlands are important for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

• Control floods

• Filter water

• Provide a home for living things

• Decrease desert areas

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