1.3 Notes APEs

Match

Match the following 3 types of freshwater wetlands with the correct description.

• Marshes

• Swamps

• Bogs

Has grasses and water year around.

Has trees and water year around.

Has mosses and water is shallow/acidic.

• Has grasses and water year around.

• Has trees and water year around.

• Has mosses and water is shallow/acidic.

Multiple Choice

This type of aquatic ecosystem is a mix of fresh and salt water.

• estuary
• lake
• river

Match

Match the following

• Photic

• Aphotic

• Benthic

The portion of water that the light can penetrate.

The portion of water that light CANNOT penetrate.

Bottom of a body of water.

• The portion of water that the light can penetrate.

• The portion of water that light CANNOT penetrate.

• Bottom of a body of water.

Hotspot

Where might you find wetlands? Click all that apply.