Mobile Bay
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; describe one.  

3. Define the term estuary. 

4. Why is fresh water inflow important for Mobile Bay and the delta? 

5. Explain delta formation.

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 are "signatures" and how are they used for aerial photographic interpretation?

9. What is GIS and how is it used?

10. Have you used and/or interpreted aerial photography for land use analysis?