Intro to Wetlands
How does a wetland get wet?
Precipitation falls from the sky along with ground water
What wetland does grass and plants grow?
Marsh
What 5 things do animals need to survive?
clean air, clean water, food, shelter, space
What is a habitat?
An area living things can find all 5 basic needs to survive
What percentage of water is fresh water that we can use? ?
1 %
What is a wetland?
Low, lying area with water, plants and animals.
Name this plant. Grows in shallow water and reach a height of 10 feet tall
Cattail
True or false: A coyote lives in a wetland?
True
Surface water is always present making trees, plants, and shrubs grow around the water.
Open Water Habitat
What form of water is ice?
Solid
What is a habitat?
An area that living things can find 5 basic needs.
What is sphagnum moss?
Partially broken down dead grass and moss found in the soil of wetlands.
Bald eagle, swan, duck
What does a forest include?
Different types of trees, shrubs, vine, grasses, and different types of animals.
1%
True or False, Marshes are always wet
False; marshes can sometimes dry up
Name this plant. It has a sticky lining which bugs are attracted to and get stuck on. The bug drowns and breaks up. This is how the plant gets energy from the bug.
Pitcher Plant
Salamander, Newts, and Frogs are in what category of animals?
Amphibians
What habitat is filled with grass and crops?
Field
In a water habitat you would most likely find;
Grass, water or trees?
Water
Name 3 different types of wetlands.
Swamp, bog, marsh
What is the main feature of a field habitat?
Grass
Name 2 reptiles that live in a wetland.
Water snake and snapping turtle
What landform is in the Pocono habitat?
Mountains
True or false: Sea water is toxic to humans because your body is unable to get rid of the salt that comes from the sea water.
True