Marsh
Name 2 animals found in a wetland or marsh
Birds, amphibians, mammals, fish, insects
Which bird is often seen in a marsh?
a) Owl
b) Flamingo
c) Heron
d) Parrot
c) Heron
Which of these would you wear if you visited a marsh?
a) Flip-flops and shorts
b) Snow boots and a coat
c) Rain boots and bug spray
d) Sandals and sunglasses
a) Flip-flops and shorts
Name one common plant found in a marsh or wetland.
bushes, ferns, trees, cat tails, duckweed, lily pads
What happens to the ground in a marsh when you walk on it?
a) It feels hard and dry
b) It cracks like ice
c) It feels soft and squishy
d) It slides like sand
c) It feels soft and squishy
Which of these would you most likely see floating in a marsh?
a) Lily pads
b) Rocks
c) Tree branches
d) Ice cubes
a) Lily pads
Wetlands can contain which two types of water?
fresh water or _____
salt water
Why do some animals like to hide in marshes?
a) To take long naps in the sun
b) To stay dry and warm
c) To find shade from the trees
d) To stay safe from predators
d) To stay safe from predators
What sound might you hear in a marsh?
a) Cars honking
b) Frogs croaking
c) Bells ringing
d) Wolves howling
b) Frogs croaking
Why is a marsh important to animals?
a) It gives them lots of dry land
b) It helps animals learn to fly
c) It gives food, water, and shelter
d) It is a good place to hide from the sun
c) It gives food, water, and shelter
What do frogs use marshes for?
a) To build nests in trees
b) To hunt for fish in deep ocean water
c) To lay eggs and stay moist
d) To store food for winter
c) To lay eggs and stay moist
Which of these would you NOT find in a marsh?
a) Frogs
b) Ducks
c) Cacti
d) Snakes
c) Cacti
What is a marsh?
a) A dry, rocky place
b) A wet, grassy area
c) A snowy mountain
d) A sandy desert
b) A wet, grassy area
What season might you hear baby frogs (tadpoles) in a marsh?
a) Winter
b) Summer
c) Spring
d) Fall
b) Frogs croaking
Which of these is true about a marsh?
a) It has no water at all
b) It is home to many living things
c) It is always frozen
d) It is full of sand dunes
b) It is home to many living things