Weweantic 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 term estuary.

 

 

4. What is a Bog?

 

 

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?

 

 

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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