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Date:
Wetlands Science Test

1. Provide a definition for 3 of the 5 following types of wetlands. (Pick the

three you know best!!)
Swamps:

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Fens: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Bogs: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Marshes: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Ponds:

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2. Please list an animal AND a plant for all five of the types of wetlands
Swamps:
Animal: ___________________________________________________________________
Plant: ___________________________________________________________________
Fens:
Animal: ___________________________________________________________________
Plant: ___________________________________________________________________
Bogs:
Animal:___________________________________________________________________
Plant: ___________________________________________________________________

Marshes:
Animal: ___________________________________________________________________
Plant: ___________________________________________________________________

Ponds:
Animal: ___________________________________________________________________
Plant: ___________________________________________________________________
3. The source of water for a marsh is
a) Rainwater/ precipitation
b) Rivers and lakes
c) Left over bath-water
d) Small streams, groundwater and rainfall
4. The source of water for a pond is
a) Rainwater/ precipitation
b) Rivers and lakes
c) Left over bath-water
d) Small streams, groundwater and rainfall
5. The source of water for a bog is
a) Rainwater/ precipitation
b) Rivers and lakes
c) Left over bath-water
d) Small streams, groundwater and rainfall
6. Please tell me a unique fact for 3 of the 5 types of wetlands. (Pick the 3
you know best!!)
Swamps:

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Fens:

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Bogs:

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Marshes:

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Pond: :

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