Biotic / Abiotic
Living things found naturally in the environment.
Biotic
Five types of wetlands in Alberta
Bog Fen Marsh Swamp Pond
These types of wetlands are acidic (peatland / non peatland)?
Peatland
This zone is along the water edge so sometimes plants here are both in and out of the water.
Emergent zone.
A hawk, eagle, cougar and snake are examples of this type of consumer.
Tertiary
Non living things found naturally in the environment.
Abiotic
Marsh, pond, swamp
(Shallow water - pond / pothole)
Which type of wetland (NON-PEATLAND or PEATLAND) can be salty or freshwater?
Non-peatland
This zone is along the surface of the water and houses lily pads and duckweed.
Floating zone.
This type of consumer likes to eat plants and animals (like me)
Secondary - omnivore
Does NOT grow and change over time.
abiotic
Peatlands
Bog (muskeg) / Fen
What do all wetlands have in common?
They all contribute to the ecosystem
What are the three plant zones?
Floating, emergent, submergent
Herbivore (primary)
Name four biotic things and four abiotic things
... answers may vary :)
How are wetlands classified?
They are classified due to water source, soil, plants and size.
These two types of wetlands have nutrient rich soil.
Marsh, swamp
This underwater zone contains pondweed and sphagnum moss.
Submergent zone
These make their own food.
Producer
These types of organisms are "fungis" (fun guys).
Decomposers.
What is the soil like in a swamp?
It's nutrient rich soil
These two types of wetlands have low nutrients in their soil.
Bog, Fen
Cattails, sedges and reeds are most commonly found in this zone.
Emergent zone.
Explain photosynthesis