Deep Open Water

Question 1

Define “deep, open water” as a wetland type.

List 5 types of deep, open water wetlands.

Answer 1

Deep, open water is generally 3’ or more deep and is usually a river, slough, brake, bayou, or oxbow lake.

Question 2

Define “river”.

Answer 2

These wetlands are valuable as fisheries and also provide resting and roosting cover for waterbirds.

Question 3

Define “slough”.

Question 4

Define “brake”.

Question 5

Define “bayou”.

Question 6

Define “oxbow lake”.

Question 7

These wetlands are valuable as ________ and also provide ________ and ________ for waterbirds.

Answer 7

These wetlands are valuable as fisheries and also provide resting and roosting cover for waterbirds.

Question 8

Deep, open water is generally not limiting, but can provide valuable habitat in ________ years.

Answer 8

Deep, open water is generally not limiting, but can provide valuable habitat in dry years.