Red 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. .Describe a floodplain.




4. Describe an oxbow lake.




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




6. What is the importance of scale for aerial photography and satellite imagery for map interpretation?

 


7. What is GIS and how is it used?


Cirle 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