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North America. South America. This is your cover page. Cut & discard this portion. Types of Wetlands. T. Steward. SWAMP. SWAMP. Swamps have trees Water is deeper Have areas of raised land Red maple & live oak trees Crocodiles, bear, deer and raccoons. MARSH.
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North America South America This is your cover page. Cut & discard this portion. Types of Wetlands T. Steward
SWAMP SWAMP • Swamps have trees • Water is deeper • Have areas of raised land • Red maple & live oak trees • Crocodiles, bear, deer and raccoons
MARSH • Water comes from rivers and lakes • Form when salty and freshwater meets • Flag irises • Ducks, geese, pelicans • Cattails, reeds, and grasses MARSH
BOGS and FENS • Bog-Freshwater wetland • Found in cold temperate zones • Tropical bogs get water from rain and snow • Bogs have high acid content • Fens less acidic than bogs • Rich in nutrients • Canada & tropical areas BOGS & FENS