1. 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

2. Chapter 6, section 3 Wetlands

3. 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

9. II. Threats to Wetlands A. Agriculture – fertilizers (nitrogen) and pesticides from farming run-off into wetlands.

11. B. Development – wetlands are paved over to build houses or stores

12. C. Invasive Species – an organism that is put into a different environment and causes harm. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L07qJXmrmPE&feature=relmfu

13. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4k84KW07Sw

14. III. Importance of Wetlands A. Provide a habitat – wetlands have sheltered waters for spawning and nesting

15. B. Control Flooding – loose soil in wetlands soaks up rain water.

16. C. Filtering Pollution – plant roots catch and filter polluted water.

17. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ft_2nj96jLM&feature=related

18. 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