Lesson 7 - Impacts of Drought on Ecosystems

Question 1

What are wetland ecosystems?

Answer 1

Regions of saturated land, either permanent or seasonal
Generally consist of marshes, bogs, swamps + ferns

Question 2

What are the key functions of wetlands?

Answer 2

Temporary water stores
Act as filters
High biological productivity, supports food webs
Resource provision, ecotourism, local economic growth