Wetland Conservation & Management

What is a wetland?

• An area with hydric and anaerobic soil supporting a plant community

• A desert with minimal water

• A forest with dense trees

• A mountain with rocky terrain

What does "hydric" mean?

• Permanently or seasonally saturated with water

• Completely dry and arid

• Covered with ice

• Filled with sand

What is the definition of "anaerobic"?

• Free of oxygen

• Full of oxygen

• High in carbon dioxide

• Low in nitrogen

What is a marsh?

• Wetland with frequent flooding or constant surface water

• Dry land with no vegetation

• Rocky terrain with no water

• Sandy desert with minimal rainfall

What type of water is described as "brackish"?

• Lightly salty water

• Freshwater

• Distilled water

• Highly polluted water

What are swamps characterized by?

• Wetlands with woody plants

• Dry areas with no vegetation

• Sandy beaches

• Rocky cliffs

What are bogs filled with?

• Peat and acidic water

• Sand and gravel

• Freshwater and fish

• Clay and silt

What is peat?

• Spongy substance formed by partially decomposed vegetation

• Hard rock formed by volcanic activity

• Sandy soil found in deserts

• Clay used in pottery

What is the purpose of dams?

• Barriers which restrict water flow

• Structures that increase water flow

• Devices that purify water

• Tools for measuring water depth

What are levees used for?

• Structures used to stop water from naturally changing course

• Tools for measuring rainfall

• Devices for increasing water temperature

• Machines for filtering water