Wetlands: Conservation & Management Vocabulary

Which term describes water that is lightly salty and often found where freshwater mixes with seawater?

• Peat

• Brackish

• Hydric

• Anerobic

In wetland science, which soil condition indicates permanent or seasonal saturation with water?

• Hydric

• Peat-rich

• Anerobic

• Brackish

Which structure is designed to restrict water flow, often for storage or flood control?

• Culverts

• Weirs

• Levees

• Dams

Which structure is built to stop water from naturally changing course along rivers?

• Levees

• Spillways

• Dams

• Locks

Which wetland type is characterized by woody plants and often tree cover?

• Prairies

• Bogs

• Marshes

• Swamps

Which wetland type commonly has frequent flooding or persistent surface water with grasses and sedges?

• Marshes

• Swamps

• Bogs

• Fens

Which wetland type is typically filled with peat and acidic water?

• Bogs

• Marshes

• Swamps

• Estuaries

What term describes soils and conditions free of oxygen, often below waterlogged surfaces?

• Oxidized

• Hydric

• Aerated

• Anerobic

Peat in wetlands is best described as which of the following?

• Solid humus formed by fully decomposed plant material

• Sandy deposit created by riverine transport processes

• Dense clay formed by mineral precipitation in water

• Spongy substance formed by partially decomposed vegetation

Hydrogeomorphic functions in wetlands primarily relate to which process?

• Tidal mixing at estuary mouths

• Atmospheric carbon fixation

• Water-retention of soil

• Nutrient uptake by roots