Types of Ecosystems-Wetlands-Marshes,Swamps,Bogs, and Fens

What is the primary characteristic of a wetland?

• A type of forest with many trees

• An aquatic ecosystem that is a transition between land and water

• A dry, sandy area with little vegetation

• A deep ocean trench

Which type of wetland is characterized by having lots of trees and murky water?

• Marsh

• Fen

• Swamp

• Bog

What is a common characteristic of a bog?

• Dominated by sedges and alkaline water

• Has many trees and murky water

• Accumulates peat, which is dead plant material

• Found at the edge of lakes with lots of grass

Besides being nutrient dense, what two important cycles do wetlands help regulate?

• Rock cycle and carbon cycle

• Water cycle and nitrogen cycle

• Oxygen cycle and phosphorus cycle

• Energy cycle and sulfur cycle