Wetlands

Question 1

Wetlands improve water quality by _______.a.filtrationb.distillationc.osmosisd.all of the above

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A

Question 2

Which of the following is not a way in which wetlands filter water?a.nutrient absorptionb.oil absorptionc.sediment trappingd.bacterial absorption

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B

Question 3

Wetlands are limited to freshwater.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

F

Question 4

Which of the following is not true of marshes, swamps, and bogs? a. They can be seasonal or permanent. b. They have very little groundwater. c. They can be very important to migrating animals. d. They are considered the most biodiverse ecosystems. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B

Question 5

Wetlands help slow the process of erosion by trapping sediments.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

T

Question 6

The abundance and variety of foods available in wetlands is a large contributor to their biodiversity.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

T

Question 7

Swamps can occur seasonally.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

T

Question 8

Small particles of organic material are called _______.a.dischargeb.peatc.detritusd.brackish

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C

Question 9

Halophytes can be found in salt marshes.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

T

Question 10

Which of the following factors is least influential in affecting the biodiversity of wetlands?a.type of wetlandb.food abundancec.high levels of nutrientsd.water abundance

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C

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