Answer the following Questions:

1.      What are major wetlands of China? Where are they located? In general, how do they differ form wetlands of United States?

2.       Although many attempts have been made, there is still no universally accepted definitions for wetlands. Why is it so? How    do politics affect this definition? How would the view of a wetland scientist is different from a wetland manager?

3.      Hydrology is considered to be the most important determinant of wetland establishment and maintenance. Why is it so?   How does the hydrology of an area affect the other major factor? How does hydrology affected in turn?

4.      Describe a typical hydric mineral soil. How do the colours of matrix and mottles originates?

5.      Choose of the biogeochemical cycles found in wetlands and turn it into a lesson plan. What would be your primary goals,   objectives and main points?