Wetlands: An Overview
Wetlands are areas of land where the soil is either permanently or seasonally saturated with water. They are vital ecosystems that provide a wide range of ecological services and support a diverse array of plant and animal life.
Types of Wetlands
There are several different types of wetlands, including marshes, swamps, bogs, and fens. Each type has its own unique characteristics and supports different kinds of organisms.
Importance of Wetlands
Wetlands play a crucial role in regulating water flow, filtering pollutants, and providing habitats for a variety of species. They also help prevent flooding and erosion and are important for maintaining biodiversity.
Study Guide
- Define the term "wetland" and explain the key characteristics of wetlands.
- List and describe the different types of wetlands.
- Explain the ecological importance of wetlands and the services they provide to the environment.
- Discuss the threats facing wetlands and the importance of conservation efforts.
- Research a specific wetland ecosystem and create a presentation outlining its unique features and the plant and animal species it supports.
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Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics
Examine the cycling of matter between abiotic and biotic parts of ecosystems to explain the flow of energy and the conservation of matter.
Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence regarding how resource availability impacts individual organisms as well as populations of organisms within an ecosystem.
Construct an explanation to predict patterns of interactions in different ecosystems in terms of the relationships between and among organisms (e.g., competition, predation, mutualism, commensalism, parasitism).
Engage in argument to defend the effectiveness of a design solution that maintains biodiversity and ecosystem services (e.g., using scientific, economic, and social considerations regarding purifying water, recycling nutrients, preventing soil erosion).