Wetlands

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Which of the following is not a type of wetland?

  1. Bog

  2. Swamp

  3. Marsh

  4. Desert


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Deserts are not wetlands because they are not permanently saturated with water.

Wetlands are important because they:

  1. Provide habitat for a variety of plants and animals

  2. Help to control flooding

  3. Filter pollutants from water

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Wetlands provide habitat for a variety of plants and animals, help to control flooding, and filter pollutants from water.

Which of the following is the largest wetland in India?

  1. Sunderbans

  2. Chilika Lake

  3. Wular Lake

  4. Vembanad Lake


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sunderbans is the largest wetland in India, covering an area of over 10,000 square kilometers.

The Sunderbans is located in which state?

  1. West Bengal

  2. Odisha

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Tamil Nadu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sunderbans is located in the state of West Bengal.

Which of the following is a major threat to wetlands?

  1. Pollution

  2. Climate change

  3. Deforestation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pollution, climate change, and deforestation are all major threats to wetlands.

What is the Ramsar Convention?

  1. An international treaty for the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands

  2. A United Nations agency that promotes sustainable development

  3. A global network of protected areas

  4. A scientific research program on wetlands


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ramsar Convention is an international treaty for the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands.

How many countries are party to the Ramsar Convention?

  1. Over 170

  2. Over 180

  3. Over 190

  4. Over 200


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Over 170 countries are party to the Ramsar Convention.

Which of the following is a Ramsar site in India?

  1. Sunderbans

  2. Chilika Lake

  3. Wular Lake

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Sunderbans, Chilika Lake, and Wular Lake are all Ramsar sites in India.

What is the importance of Ramsar sites?

  1. They provide habitat for a variety of plants and animals

  2. They help to control flooding

  3. They filter pollutants from water

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ramsar sites provide habitat for a variety of plants and animals, help to control flooding, and filter pollutants from water.

What can be done to protect wetlands?

  1. Reduce pollution

  2. Mitigate climate change

  3. Promote sustainable land use

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Reducing pollution, mitigating climate change, and promoting sustainable land use can all help to protect wetlands.

What is the future of wetlands?

  1. Wetlands are facing a number of threats, including pollution, climate change, and deforestation

  2. Wetlands are resilient ecosystems that can adapt to change

  3. Wetlands are important ecosystems that provide a number of benefits to humans and wildlife

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Wetlands are facing a number of threats, but they are also resilient ecosystems that can adapt to change. Wetlands are important ecosystems that provide a number of benefits to humans and wildlife.

What can you do to help protect wetlands?

  1. Reduce your water consumption

  2. Dispose of waste properly

  3. Support organizations that work to protect wetlands

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Reducing your water consumption, disposing of waste properly, and supporting organizations that work to protect wetlands can all help to protect these important ecosystems.

What is the largest wetland in the world?

  1. Pantanal

  2. Amazon River Basin

  3. Congo Basin

  4. Nile River Basin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Pantanal is the largest wetland in the world, covering an area of over 140,000 square kilometers.

Which of the following is a type of wetland that is characterized by a high concentration of salt?

  1. Salt marsh

  2. Mangrove swamp

  3. Bog

  4. Fen


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Salt marshes are a type of wetland that is characterized by a high concentration of salt. They are typically found along coastlines and estuaries.

Which of the following is a type of wetland that is characterized by a low concentration of nutrients?

  1. Bog

  2. Fen

  3. Swamp

  4. Marsh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bogs are a type of wetland that is characterized by a low concentration of nutrients. They are typically found in areas with a high water table and a cool climate.

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