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Homework #3 Ray Sitkowski

A) The wetlands are considered the transitional link between water and land. Wetland refers collectively to marshes, swamps, bogs and similar areas found between dry land and water along the edges of streams, rivers, lakes, ponds, and coastlines. Although most wetlands have standing or flowing water, many are dry for part of the year. For example, estuarine wetlands that are influenced by the tides may be dry twice a day.

B) Healthy wetlands remove and retain excessive nutrients, such as nitrogen and phosphorus, form the water. It not only helps control flooding, but also erosion by storing floodwaters and using its plants to reduce the risk of landslides/erosion. Also it provides a healthy habitat on land and within its waters.

C) In the Bay area, percentage loss is 35%, with the remaining 60% left performing vital functions that benefit water and air quality. There are more than 50 major tree species and more than 2,700 different plant species.

D) The following are functions of forests in the Bay area; protect water quality, create habitat for fish and wildlife, improve air qulaity, encourage recreation, and contribute tot he economy.

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