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 3 Wetlands

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

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.

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 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