Soil
A table spoon of this has more living organisms then there are people on earth.
What is soil
This is the most abundant resource on Earth yet the majority is not consumable
What is salt water
Tress produce an important gas to help all life on earth
What is oxygen
This river starts in the Rocky Mountains and is 308.3 miles long
What is the South Platte river
What percentage of Colorado landscape is covered by wetlands
1.2% of Colorado is wetlands
Without any vegetation all the top soil would wash away during this type of event
What is a rain storm
At what temperature does water freeze
32 degrees Fahrenheit or 0 degrees Celsius
How do tree improve local air quality in urban areas
Removing pollutants from the air
4.5 million people relied on the South Platte river in this year
What is 2015
Why is water an important natural resource?
To sustain life and provide food
What is paving
Pollutions like fertilizer or animal waste enters our lakes and stream when this happens?
What is rain or water runoff
Tree roots help to keep this from happening
What is soil erosion
The South Platte river is the main source of water for _____________.
Agriculture or farming
Wetlands are consider an area that is _______________ or _________________ in water
covered and soaked
Roots form plants provide nutrients for these tiny organism
What are soil bug
What is the recommend amount of water for a person to consume in a day
8 glasses or 2 liter
How much cooler do you think a tree-shaded surface is compared to on in the direct sun?
20-40 degrees cooler
Why do we need to protect the South Platte River
It is critical for nesting and migrating birds
What is one of the largest threats to wetlands
Air pollution
Scientists say that soil takes hundreds of years to form enough to be useful making this a _______________ resouce.
What is non-renewable
How much water is used when flushing the toilet
2-7 gallons
A mature tree can absorb this much carbon dioxide in a single year
What is over 48 pounds
From French Explorers
How do wetlands keep Colorado's water clean
The living organism help to keep it clean