Questions and Answers
What are the three indicators that define a wetland?
Vegetation, soil, and hydrology
Which are the five ecological systems (or water regimes) in which wetlands may be found in Maryland?
Tidal freshwater marshes, tidal brackish marshes, saltwater marshes, cypress swamps, and riparian wetlands
What are the six indicators of wetland hydrology?
Inundation, soil saturation, oxidized rhizospheres, water marks, drift or scour lines, and sediment deposits
What is the most common wetland ecological type in Maryland?
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In which region of Maryland are the greatest acres of forested wetlands found?
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How is peat formed?
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What defines peatlands, bogs, mires, moors, or muskegs?
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What percentage of Maryland's wetlands are represented by estuarine wetlands?
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