Clue
What are wetlands?
Areas where water covers the soil for at least part of the year.
Water
name one animal that commonly lives in wetlands.
frog, fish, turtle, bird, etc...
What is the process of repairing a damaged wetland called? (Don't overthink it)
Restoration
What gas do humans release that contribute to climate change?
Carbon dioxide
what is a marsh?
Type of wetland that is dominated by grasses and reeds rather than trees.
What material do wetlands trap that can make water muddy/high turbidity.
Sediment
Frogs and salamanders belong to what group of animals?
Amphibians
What is one way that humans can harm wetlands?
Pollution, dumping, deforestation, or developments.
What natural disasters can wetlands help reduce during heavy storms?
Flooding
How do wetlands help prevent flooding?
they absorb and store excess rainwater.
What type of runoff carries pollutants from roads and parking lots into water ways?
stormwater runoff
Why do lots of animals depend on wetlands.
Food, shelter, and water.
Increase runoff and pollution.
What type of gas do wetlands store in the soils that help slow climate change?
Carbon dioxide (Greenhouse Gases)
How do wetlands improve water quality?
they filter pollutants and trap sediment.
Name one type of pollutant that is carried from roads and parking lots into water ways.
Fertilizers, oil, sediment, chemicals.
Great Blue Heron
why do cities restore wetlands?
To improve their water quality, reduce flooding and help wildlife.
How do wetlands help reduce the effects of climate change?
Store carbon and absorb floodwater.
Why is biodiversity important in a wetland ecosystem?
It keeps the ecosystem healthy and balanced.
Why is cleaner water important for people and wildlife.
It provides healthier habitats and safer water sources.
What could happen to wildlife if a wetlands is destroyed?
animals could lose their habitats and food sources.
Why is protecting wetlands important for communities?
wetlands help reduce flooding, clean water and support the wildlife.
Why are wetlands important in fighting climate change?
Store carbon and help reduce flooding.