CW2-5329
From Environmental Technology
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1. Wetlands are marshes, swamps, bogs, and similar areas found between dry land and water along the edges of streams, lakes, ponds, rivers, and coastlines. They are characterized by their vegetation: emergent wetlands are dominated by grasses, sedges and other herbaceous or non-woody plants; Shrub wetlands have low to medium-height woody plants; and Forested wetlands are largely wooded swamps and bottomland hardwood forests. Some types are estuarine and palustrine wetlands.
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2. Some functions of wetlands are they protect and improve water quality, they help control flooding and erosion, and they provide habitat for terrestrial and aquatic wildlife.
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3. 35% loss of Forest in the Bay area. There are 2,750 plant and tree species.
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4. Functions of Forests are similar to wetlands, they protect water quality, create habitat for fish and wildlife, improve air quality, encourage recreation, and they contribute to the economy.
5. Autotrophs are self-feeders and Heterotrophs are other feeders
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