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Wetlands are called "wetlands" because they are areas where water is at or near the surface of the soil for a significant part of the year, creating a unique ecosystem. This saturation leads to distinct soil types, vegetation, and wildlife adapted to these hydric conditions. The term encompasses various habitats, including marshes, swamps, and bogs, all characterized by their waterlogged environment.
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Can a wetland be small or large?
A wetland can be both small or large.most wetlands are medium and wet (or it wouldn't be called a wetland.)also wetlands are great for alligators or pretty much any amphibian.
Is a wetland a source of fresh water?
Yes, wetlands can act as a source of fresh water. They play a key role in filtering and purifying water by trapping sediments and removing pollutants. Wetlands help recharge groundwater and maintain water quality in streams and rivers.
What is the yearly average temperature in wetlands?
The weather in a wetlands is determined by geography and climate. Only larger wetlands have an effect on their environment. As water evaporates from the wetlands, it can create humidity and more frequent rain.
Coastal wetlands that feature short gnarled trees with arching prop roots are called?
Mangrove forests. These coastal wetlands are characterized by salt-tolerant trees with prop roots that help them withstand the shifting tides and provide important habitat for various marine species.
Do wetlands get snow?
The term 'wetlands' refers to level of moisture in the ground (eg ponds, swamps, bogs, vernal pools). It is not related to snowfall at all- there can be wetlands in latitudes that never get snow or in latitudes that have snow cover for months at a time.
What is a terrestrial or aquatic ecosystem called?
The answer is biome
What is the wetlands in Louisiana called?
Perhaps a marsh or wetland. The wetlands in the Mississippi delta are called the bayou.
How many parts of the wetlands called?
they are 3
Why are Wetlands called a transition zone?
Riparian buffers.
Why are wetlands called the kidneys of nature?
Filthy stuff in the runoff gets filtered in the wetlands before it can go into other waterways.
What is good about wetlands?
It is good because animals live in the wetlands which is their habitat,wetlands are like ponds,oceans,and has water in it thats why it is called wetlands.wetlands are home to many creatures and people too.
Can wetlands be small or large?
A wetland can be both small or large.most wetlands are medium and wet (or it wouldn't be called a wetland.)also wetlands are great for alligators or pretty much any amphibian.
What are wetlands filled with various grasses called?
Bogs or marshes.
Areas with heavy precipitation are called?
Areas with heavy precipitation are called rainforests or wetlands.
What are alligators original habitat?
Alligators live in area that are wet. They are called Wetlands.
What type of wetlands contain both fresh and salt water?
It's called a sound
Does California have wetlands?
There are many wetlands in California
