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Assignment: Wetland Reflection- Ghana and It's Wetlands
Part 1:
A. Ghana Is the country I selected
B. Briefly describe the spatial distribution of wetlands in your selected country. Describe in terms of: abundant/sparse, concentrated vs. dispersed; coastal vs. inland; with references to cardinal directions or to particular cities or other administrative regions.
C. What is the area of wetlands in the country? What percentage of the country is covered by wetlands? Hint: The area is provided in hectares. To get the percentage, divide the Total Wetlands by the Total Area of the country (ha).
D. What are the most common types of wetlands in the country? Hint: they are shown in the pie chart.
Part 2: History of Wetland Loss
Second, do an internet search to discover the history of wetland loss for your country. Find information to answer the following questions. Cite your sources (weblinks are acceptable).
A. What percentage of your country's original wetlands have been lost?
B. What were the main causes of wetland loss in the country?
C. How does this percentage of wetland loss compare to that of the United States?