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Inland Wetlands.Importance
marshes, swamps, floodplains, bogs
Recharging groundwater supplies Recreation Biogeochemical cycling of carbon, nitrogen, and sulfur Waterfowl habitat (geese, ducks)
and degrade pollutants. Reduce flooding and erosion by absorbing slowly releasing overflows. Help replenish stream flows during dry periods. Help recharge ground aquifers. Provide economic resources and recreation.
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Why go aquatic?
Climate moderation Flood control Nutrient cycling
Which of the following is most likely to result from the destruction of wetlands surrounding a river?
A) A decreased sediment load in the river B) a decreased level of pollutants such as nitrates in the river C) An increased diversity of aquatic species in the river D) An increased level of oxygen in the river E) An increased frequency of flooding in the river valley
Reasons that human populations historically have settled in floodplains include which of the following?
I) The soil in floodplains is usually fertile II)The terrain in floodplains tends to be flat III) Floodplains are close to rivers for transportation A) I only B) II only C) I and II only D) II and III only E) I, II and III
Which of the following is the usual cause of cultural eutrophication in surfacewaters of both developed and developing countries?
effluents (coming out of) B) Introduction of cyanobacteria to streams and rivers C) Runoff of metal ions in bodies of water D) Runoff of nitrate compounds into bodies of water E)Runoff of herbicides into bodies of water
A) Decreases rates of sediment accumulation B) decreased amounts of green and bluegreen algae C) Increased levels of oxygen throughout the water column D) Increased water quality in the epilimnion E) Increased levels of plant nutrients