I Know My Stuff
a watershed is?
an area where all of the water drains into one source.
name one benefit to humans.
(recreation, filtration, farming, drinking water)
Wetlands help prevent climate damage by breaking down or storing
Toxins or Pollution
what is our closest local watershed?
gwynn's falls
Water from rain or melting snow that flows over the ground and may carry pollutants is known as this.
runoff
Wetlands act like this common household object by storing and slowly releasing water.
A sponge
Wetlands help reduce this gas that contributes to climate change by storing carbon in plants and soil.
Carbon Dioxide
What is our local shoreline?
The Harbor
This term describes the variety of life in an ecosystem, including plants and animals.
biodiversity
Wetlands improve this vital resource by filtering pollutants from runoff.
Water quality
Climate change increases the frequency and intensity of these natural disasters that wetlands help buffer.
Hurricanes or weather disasters
In Baltimore, all water eventually drains into this large body of water.
Chesapeake Bay
This plant, commonly found in wetlands, is known for its ability to filter and clean water.
cat tail
Wetlands can serve as natural ______ plants by trapping pollutants.
filtration
This term describes the increasing temperature of cities due to buildings and pavement.
Urban Heat Effect
Streets, parking lots, and rooftops contribute to this problem by preventing water from soaking into the ground.
These are all the living things in an area and how they interact with each other and the environment.
an ecosystem
Wetlands help prevent this natural disaster by absorbing excess rainwater.
flooding
What does Baltimore currently use to try and stop pollution in the Harbor?
Mr. Trash Wheel