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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.
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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 3._______ ________ Very few animals are found in wetlands due to constant flooding 4._______ ________ Wetlands can be found along the ocean 5._______ ________
I. Types of Wetlands A. 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 Wetlands A. 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
III. Importance of Wetlands A. 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.
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 3._______ ________ Very few animals are found in wetlands due to constant flooding 4._______ ________ Wetlands can be found along the ocean 5._______ ________