Aquatics biome Flashcards
1
Q
What are wetlands?
A
Marshes, swamps, bogs and areas of standing water.
2
Q
Flora in wetlands
A
pond lilies, cattails, sedges, tamarack, and black spruce
3
Q
Fauna in wetlands?
A
Amphibians, birds,reptiles, and insects.
4
Q
Are wetlands freshwater or salt water?
A
saltwater because some marshes. Have a high salt content
5
Q
True or false. Wetlands have low biodiversity .
A
FALSE!!
6
Q
What are estuaries?
A
Areas where the river and ocean meet.
7
Q
List 2 facts about estuaries.
A
Diverse fauna and has areas of different salt
