G305 Understanding Wetlands Test #1 Due March 5, 2013 through the assignment drop box.

Write a minimum of  3/4-page to a maximum of two pages per question

Answer questions 1 through 3 and any other two questions (All questions carry the same points).

Your answers should be submitted through Black assignment drop box before class on March 5 2013

1. What is soil and why are there different soil types? How would you describe two different soil types (hint use properties)? What soil type would likely be associated with wetlands?

2. Use the map of Campti, Louisiana (shown below) to highlight and label examples of the following fluvial landforms:

A. Point bar deposits or areas of expected deposition along the Red River
B. Areas of expected erosion along the Red River
C. Oxbow lakes
D. Meander scars (bar and swale topography)
E. Yazoo streams
F. Wetlands
Map of Campti Louisiana
 Campti Louisiana Map

3. Based on your current knowledge, comment on this statement 'geology is important to the study of wetlands.' Use some of the things you have read so far in your answer.

4. What are the main functions of rivers? Use any local example.

5. What rock class would be mostly associated with wetlands? Why?

6. Briefly explain the hydrologic cycle, using illustrations where possible.

7. What was your take home message from the video "The Story of the Great Black Swamp"?

For extra points

Fill in the blanks

Sediments become sedimentary rocks by the process known as ........... which involves the .......... of grains, loss of water, and ............ whereby material is precipitated in pore spaces and binds grains together.

What are the motivating factors for choosing your research project?