Vegetation knowledge check

What are some benefits of vegetation along streams?

Cools water. Cooler water means more oxygen, thus more life in the water such as fish and insects that are important for stream ecology.

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Holds in moisture through root systems and prevents flooding and reduces soil erosion.

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Creates more stability for banks and slopes.

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All of the above.

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Is Russian Thistle (tumbleweed) a plant that is native to New Mexico?

Yes

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No

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Native plants are special because they have been part of the ecosystem for thousands of years. This means that native wildlife and insects rely on them for survival and without them, the whole ecological community can collapse.

True

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False

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Watershed Academy~Pathways for Water and Climate Resilience

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