Background Info
areas with permanent of seasonal flooding
What are Wetlands?
-Habitat destruction
-loss of biodiversity
What are the consequences in the future?
-decreased water availability
-decreased spatial extent
-decreased water quality
What is Physical Impact?
-regulates water regimes
-sequester carbon
-enhance water quality
What are functions of wetlands?
lowering carbon emissions
What is preserving Wetlands?
-decreased habitat size
-decreased in abundance due to less water
- decrease in aquatic life due to decrease water levels
What is Organism Impact?
Example of a wetland said in presentation
What is the Florida Everglades?
Wetlands are responsible for nearly ___ of the carbon pool.
What is 12%?
warming causes plants to bloom and release seeds
How does Phenology affect climate change?