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    Wetlands are a land area that is covered with a shallow layer of water during some, or all of the year. The 3 common types of freshwater wetlands are marshes, swamps, and bogs. Wetlands provide shelter, and a rich supply of nutrients for plants that animals and people eat.

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    Wetlands are a land area that is covered with a shallow layer of water during some, or all of the year. The 3 common types of freshwater wetlands are marshes, swamps, and bogs. Wetlands provide shelter, and a rich supply of nutrients for plants that animals and people eat.

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    Wetlands

    (Where water meets land) Lorena, BCMS-G, Summer 2012

    Wednesday, June 27, 2012

    What are wetlands?


    A wetland is a land area that is covered with a shallow layer of water during some, or all of the year. There are two types of wetlands: freshwater and coastal (contains both fresh and saltwater).

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    Discussion Questions
    Everglades National Park & Magnolia Wetlands What are some of the things you notice about the environment as you watch? How are the two places similar? Different? Why do you think humans are restoring the wetlands?

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    Describe the 3 types of wetlands.

    The 3 common types of freshwater wetlands are marshes, swamps, and bogs.

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    1) Marsh
    Marshes are grassy areas covered by shallow water.

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    2) Swamps
    Swamps look like ooded forests, with trees and shrubs sprouting from the water. They are found in warm humid climates.

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    3) Bogs
    Bogs have thick mats of mosses. Its waters are acidic, and they are found in colder areas in the North.

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    Why are wetlands important?


    Wetlands are important to wildlife because it provides habitats for many living things. Wetlands provide shelter, and a rich supply of nutrients for plants that animals and people eat.

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    Importance (2)
    Wetlands are important to people because they act as natural water lters. They also help control oods by absorbing extra runoff from heavy rains.

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