WETMAAP Technique 3
Cape Hatteras: Element 1

Technique 3: Recognition of Wetland Change
Element 1: Evaluate Habitat Change

Materials:

1983 and 1990 Colored overlays taped together (Skill 3, Element 1)
Drafting tape

Exercise:

1. Use the 1983 and 1990 colored overlays taped together.

2. List at least two differences observed:

3. Visually examine the colored habitat maps to determine if the following habitats increased or decreased between each time period. Write increase, decrease, or stayed the same in the boxes.