Wetlands Jeopardy

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Wetlands Jeopardy

Created by Room 3
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Jeopardy
General Information
Birds
Plants
Animals
Conservation
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What is a wetland?
A place where it is wet part of the year
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What are 3 types of wetlands?
Marshes, bogs and swamps.
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How do wetlands help control floods?
They act like sponges and soak up water.
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Name all the continents that have wetlands.
North South America, Africa, Asia, Australia,
Europe.
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What is the largest freshwater marsh?
Florida Everglades
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Why do herons have long toes?
To balance in the water.
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How tall is the Great Blue Heron?

Up to 52 inches

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Do female mallards have a green head?
No, the male does.
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DAILY DOUBLE
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What wetland bird is recovering from being almost
extinct?
Snowy Egret
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What color are the Northern Harriers wing tips?
brown
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Do cattails have flowers?
Yes
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What is another name for Bulrush?
Tule
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How did the pickleweed plant get its name?
Because it looks like a series of pickles
attached end to end.
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What plant did some Native Americans use to make
their boats and houses?
Tule
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What can be made from cattails that might be used
in baking?
flour
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Where do mosquitoes lay their eggs?
In the water.
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Which continent will you NOT find frogs?
Antarctica
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What does the Western Pond Turtle eat?
Plants, crustaceans, insects.
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How do some wetland animals survive the winter?
By hibernating in the mud.
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What is the difference between a frog and a toad?
Toads have broader bodies, drier skins, and
shorter back legs than frogs.
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Why are wetlands important to wildlife?
They provide homes for many plants and animals.
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What are some ways we can help wetlands?
Dont litter, dont pollute, dont build on them.
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What is responsible for 80 of wetland losses?
Building houses and roads and creating farmland.
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How can wetlands clean water?
Plants can soak up chemicals.
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What percent of wetlands have been destroyed in
California?
90