Manatee River
Pre-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. Define the work Estuary?






4. What is the relationship between sinkholes and wetlands?








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








6. What is Thematic Mapper (TM) 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