Marshes

Question 0

No deep accumulation of

Answer 0

Peat.

Question 1

Dominated by

Answer 1

Non-woody vascular plants.

Question 2

Significant flow of subsurface water, often some contact with

Answer 2

Region groundwater table - Results in more nutrients from mineral soils.

Question 3

Usually more dominated by

Answer 3

Mineral soils that peatlands are.

Question 4

Can be either

Answer 4

Saltwater or freshwater marshes

Question 5

Saltwater marshes are often replace by

Answer 5

Mangrove swamps in tropical and subtropical regions.

Question 6

Generally have a higher pH, higher available

Answer 6

Calcium content, high base saturation and higher nutrient content than peatlands as a result of subsurface lateral flow.

Question 7

Can have a highly

Answer 7

Diverse biota.

Question 8

Since marshes are either flooded or dry, plants must be able to

Answer 8

Tolerate deflects in oxygen, but also the oxidation and drying of soil.

Question 9

Salt marsh plants must be able to tolerate

Answer 9

Extremes in salinity, waves and tidal floods.

Question 10

Can tolerate longer periods of

Answer 10

Inundation - mean water level is above the surface.