Avery and Weeks Islands
Post-Test

Wetland and interpretative technique knowledge assessment quiz

1. What is a " wetland"? What are the three criteria used to delineate a wetland area?

2. Wetlands serve many functions. List three; describe one.

3. Define the term estuary.

4. Why are barrier islands important?

5. Explain shoreline erosion.

6. How can maps and aerial photography be used to interpret wetlands?

7. What is the importance of scale for aerial photography and map interpretation?

8. What is Thematic Mapper (TM) Imagery?

9. What is GIS and how is it used?