Utah Wetlands
Wetlands are full of insects, like this small, flying bug that makes a buzzing sound.
Duck
This plant, with thick, spiky leaves, is often found in Utah's deserts.
People like to visit mountains to do this activity where they walk on trails to enjoy nature.
Hiking
This type of tree found in Utah's forests has green needles that stay on all year.
Pine Tree
Wetlands provide food for many animals, including insects, fish, and this amphibian that eats both bugs and plants.
frog or toad
Deserts in Utah receive very little of this each year, making them hot and dry
Rain
This large, furry animal lives in Utah's mountains and hibernates during the winter.
Bear
This part of a tree in the forest holds it in place and takes in water from the soil
Roots
Wetlands help filter this, keeping our lakes, rivers, and groundwater clean.
Water
The roots of desert plants grow very long to reach this deep underground
Water
These tall landforms in Utah are covered with trees and sometimes have snow on their peaks.
Mountains
Forests are important because they help us breathe by giving us this gas that people need
Oxygen
Wetlands are important because they help prevent this from happening during heavy rains
flooding
This desert animal has big ears to keep cool and hops quickly across the hot ground
Jackrabbit
In winter, many people visit Utah's mountains to do this sport on snowy slopes.
Skiing
What's an example of a coniferous tree?
Pine, Evergreen, Conifer, Fir, Blue Spruce, etc.
This is the name of the muddy, wet ground found in a wetland that helps absorb extra rainwater.
Marsh or swamp
What are the two types of deserts in Utah?
Hot desert and Cold desert
These naturally occurring flows of water come from mountain springs and sometimes turn into waterfalls.
Streams or creeks
What is an example of a deciduous tree?
Maple Tree, Quaking Aspen, Cottonwood, etc.