Agree Disagree

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5._______ ________

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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