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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.

3. Describe a floodplain.

4. Describe mechanisms for the control of flooding along a river.

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

6. What does Color Infrared mean as associated with satellite and airborne Imagery?

7. What is GIS and how is it used?

Circle one
8. Have you ever worked with topographic maps?                  yes    no

    Have you ever worked with aerial photography?                 yes    no

    Have you ever worked with satellite or airborne imagery?   yes    no