wetlands Flashcards
1
Q
what is a wetland?
A
an ecosystem flooded or saturated by water
2
Q
name 3 examples of a wetland
A
swamps, bogs, mangrove forests
3
Q
why should we protect wetlands?
A
-help to reduce floods in urban areas (holds back water, plants help collect water)
-biodiversity - 1/3 of all endangered species live in wetlands
-helps to filter/clean water
4
Q
what % of animals live in freshwater habitats
A
12
5
Q
what % of all fish species live in saltwater habitats
A
60
6
Q
why is placing developments in wetlands a bad idea?
A
the land could flood and the foundation could be unstable + wildlife may go extinct.
