Texas City/Virginia Point
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. Define the term estuary.

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

6. What is Thematic Mapper (TM) Imagery?

 

 

7. What is GIS and how is it used?

 

 

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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