3/3 Human Impacts on Wetlands/Mangroves

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12 questions

The Fight for Texas’ Prairie Wetlands, Houston Chronicle 12/18/15

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When wetlands are developed more and more, what are the consequences?

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What are two ecosystem services that are provided by wetlands?

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What kind of habitat do wetlands provide?

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What does the Clean Water Act require when wetlands are developed?

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What is the state of Texas currently doing to attack or help wetlands in development?

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How has the development of Texas prairie wetlands affected Houston since the publishing of this article?

Impact of mangrove forests degradation on biodiversity and ecosystem functioning 9/5/18

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From introduction: What do mangrove forests provide for terrestrial and marine organisms?

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From introduction: Why do mangrove forests store more carbon?

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From video above and picture below: What do mangrove forests do to tides and storm surges? How do they prevent erosion?

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From introduction: What is happening to mangrove forests?

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From discussion: How does stored carbon compare in the two types of mangrove forests?

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From picture: Describe four of the threats to mangrove forests.