1. Unit 7 Wetlands

2. An area of land that is covered with a shallow layer of water during some or all of the year.

3. Marshes Grassy area covered by a shallow layer or stream of water.

4. Swamps Look like flooded forests, with trees growing in the water.

5. Bogs Often found in cooler places. The water tends to be acidic and mosses thrive here.

6. Estuaries A place where fresh and salt water meet and are mixed by tides. The Chesapeake Bay is an example of an estuary and is the largest in the United States.

7. The Everglades: A Unique Environment The Everglades provide habitats for many rare or endangered species and are a very fragile environment. –Florida panthers –Wood stork –Roseate spoonbill –Manatee (sea cow)

9. –Because manatees swim so slowly, they are easily injured by the propellers of powerboats. They have become an endangered species as a result of increased boating.

10. Importance of Wetlands Provide habitats for MANY living things. Provide natural filtration; the thick network of roots trap waste. Help control floods by absorbing water from heavy rains.

11. Use this Picture for Worksheet