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Wetland Environments

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Wetland   area of land that is covered with a shallow layer of water during come or all of the year  
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Where do wetlands form?   were water is trapped in low areas or where groundwater seeps onto the surface of the land  
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What are three types of freshwater wetlands?   marshes, swamps, and bogs  
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Describe what marshes look like   grassy areas covered by shallow or stream of water. They contain cattails, rushes, tule and other tall grass plants  
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Describe what swamps look like   look like flooded forests, with trees and shrubs growing in the water  
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Describe what a bog looks like   Bogs are common in cooler northern states depressions left by melting ice sheets. The water tends to be acidic. Moss grows there  
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True or False: Wetlands along the coasts usually contain both fresh and salt water   true  
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Describe salt marshes   found along both coasts of the US. Contain tall, strong grasses growing in a rich, muddy bottom  
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Describe mangrove forest   found along the central & southern coasts of Florida. Has short trees with think tangle of roots.  
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Name something that grows in wetlands   cranberries  
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What fertilizes wetlands?   dead leaves and other plant and animal material  
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What does wetland provide and why?   it provides habitats for living things by adding nitrogen, phosphates, and other nutrients  
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Wetlands have many year round residents but what are their temporary residents and why?   birds stop there to rest, feed and mate  
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What are some important functions wetlands serve?   it provides natural water filtration, help control floods by absorbing extra runoff, acts like a sponge storing water  
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The Everglades unique environment of wetlands provides life for many creatures- True or false   true  
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What are some threats to the Everglades?   farming introduced new chemicals to the waters upsetting the balance of nutrients. Developers have filled in areas for new homes  
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How have they tried to preserve the Everglades?   by building an elaborate system of pipes and canals to refill drained areas with fresh water.  
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