Watershed Quiz

Which of the following is a characteristic of meanders?

• Straight paths

• Bends and turns

• Rapid flow

• Deep channels

What happens to tributaries as they move across a watershed?

• They dry up

• They join a river system

• They become lakes

• They form mountains

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What types of life can be found in wetlands?

• Only fish

• Many different plants and animals

• Only birds

• Only insects

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Which of the following is an example of a wetland?

• Desert

• Swamp

• Mountain

• Ocean

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Which of the following is NOT a type of wetland?

• Marsh

• Bog

• Forest

• Swamp

Which of these is a wetland habitat?

• Desert

• Marsh

• Tundra

• Grassland

Why are wetlands important?

• They are always dry

• They support diverse plant and animal life

• They are barren lands

• They are only for human use

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What is the role of water in wetlands?

• It is absent

• It is present for part of the year

• It is always frozen

• It is only in the form of rain

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What role do wetlands play in the ecosystem?

• They destroy habitats

• They provide food and shelter

• They increase erosion

• They block sunlight

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What is one benefit of wetlands for migratory birds?

• They provide food and shelter

• They increase pollution

• They block sunlight

• They dry up water sources

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