What defines a wetland ecosystem?, Deep open ocean water, Soil permanently or seasonally saturated with water, Arid sandy soil with low humidity, High-altitude mountain terrain, Which term describes plants specifically adapted to living in water-saturated soil?, Xerophytes, Epiphytes, Hydrophytes, Mesophytes, Why are wetlands often referred to as "nature's sponges"?, They produce large amounts of sea salt, They absorb excess rainfall and filter water pollutants, They absorb all sunlight in aquatic habitats, They dry up surrounding rivers, What type of soil condition is typical of submerged wetlands?, Anaerobic (low oxygen), Hyper-oxygenated, Highly acidic desert sand, Frozen permafrost, Which of the following is a primary producer in a wetland?, Great Blue Heron, American Alligator, Broadleaf Cattail, American Bullfrog, How do aerenchyma tissues help wetland plants survive?, They store extra seeds during drought, They transport oxygen from stem to underwater roots, They repel plant-eating insects, They absorb salt from seawater, What role does the American Beaver play in a wetland ecosystem?, Primary decomposer, Apex predator, Ecosystem engineer that creates dams, Floating aquatic producer, What is a major human-caused threat to wetlands?, Planting native cattails, Land conversion and draining for development, Creating marine protected zones, Natural rainwater accumulation, Which abiotic factor limits plant growth in deep wetland zones?, Excess wind, Light availability, Atmospheric carbon dioxide, High air pressure, What is the function of cypress knees (pneumatophores)?, Capturing flying insects, Gas exchange for roots underwater, Storing excess flower nectar, Filtering salt out of leaves, What happens when agricultural runoff containing excess fertilizer enters a wetland?, Oxygen levels rise drastically, Algal blooms occur, causing hypoxia, Water becomes completely clear, All plants die immediately, In a wetland food chain, which organism acts as a tertiary consumer?, Duckweed, Aquatic Snail, Great Blue Heron, Tadpole, What protective structure allows alligators to see clearly under water?, Compound eyes, Nictitating membrane, Polarized lenses, Thermal receptors, Which international agreement focuses on the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands?, Kyoto Protocol, Ramsar Convention, Montreal Protocol, Paris Agreement, What role do decomposers like bacteria play in wetland ecosystems?, Producing oxygen via photosynthesis, Breaking down dead organic matter into nutrients, Hunting primary consumers, Building dams to slow water flow

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