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Agree Disagree. Wetlands are important to humans because they help control flooding. 1._______ ________. Wetlands can be found in both warm and cold climates. 2._______ ________. Most of the wetlands in North Carolina are found in the western half of the state. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Agree Disagree
1._______ ________
2._______ ________
3._______ ________
5._______ ________
4._______ ________
Wetlands are important to humans because they help control flooding
Wetlands can be found in both warm and cold climates
Most of the wetlands in North Carolina are found in the western half of the state
Very few animals are found in wetlands due to constant flooding
Wetlands can be found along the ocean
Chapter 6, section 3Wetlands
I. Types of WetlandsA. Wetland – area of land covered by shallow water for most or part of the year.B. 3 types: marsh, blog, swamp
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnlN-Dpq7Fs&feature=related
II. Threats to WetlandsA. Agriculture – fertilizers (nitrogen) and pesticides from farming run-off into wetlands.
B. Development – wetlands are paved over to build houses or stores
C. Invasive Species – an organism that is put into a different environment and causes harm.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L07qJXmrmPE&feature=relmfu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4k84KW07Sw
III. Importance of WetlandsA. Provide a habitat – wetlands have sheltered waters for spawning and nesting
B. Control Flooding – loose soil in wetlands soaks up rain water.
C. Filtering Pollution – plant roots catch and filter polluted water.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ft_2nj96jLM&feature=related
Agree Disagree
1._______ ________
2._______ ________
3._______ ________
5._______ ________
4._______ ________
Wetlands are important to humans because they help control flooding
Wetlands can be found in both warm and cold climates
Most of the wetlands in North Carolina are found in the western half of the state
Very few animals are found in wetlands due to constant flooding
Wetlands can be found along the ocean