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What is the primary factor that distinguishes wetlands from other ecosystems?

  • The presence of diverse plant and animal species
  • The presence of oxygen-free anoxic processes in the soil
  • The presence of constructed wetlands for wastewater treatment
  • The presence of permanent or seasonal flooding (correct)
  • What type of processes are prevalent in wetland soils due to flooding?

  • Heterotrophic processes
  • Aerobic processes
  • Autotrophic processes
  • Anaerobic processes (correct)
  • What is the primary purpose of constructed wetlands?

  • Both b and c (correct)
  • To treat municipal and industrial wastewater
  • To divert stormwater runoff
  • To provide habitat for diverse plant and animal species
  • What is one of the benefits of wetland conservation efforts?

    <p>Increased public awareness of wetland functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are wetlands classified based on the duration of flooding?

    <p>Permanently flooded and seasonally flooded</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the key characteristics of wetland ecosystems?

    <p>The presence of diverse plant and animal species</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Definition and Characteristics of Wetlands

    • A wetland is an ecosystem that is flooded or saturated by water, either permanently or seasonally.
    • Wetlands are characterized by oxygen-free anoxic processes, especially in the soils.
    • The primary factor distinguishing wetlands from terrestrial land forms or water bodies is the characteristic vegetation of aquatic plants, adapted to unique anoxic hydric soils.

    Biodiversity and Ecosystem Functions

    • Wetlands are among the most biologically diverse of all ecosystems, serving as home to a wide range of plant and animal species.

    Assessment and Conservation of Wetlands

    • Methods have been developed to assess wetland functions, ecological health, and general wetland condition in many regions of the world.
    • These methods have contributed to wetland conservation by raising public awareness of the functions some wetlands provide.

    Constructed Wetlands

    • Constructed wetlands are designed and built to treat municipal and industrial wastewater as well as to divert stormwater runoff.
    • Constructed wetlands may also play a role in water-sensitive urban design.

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    Test your knowledge about wetlands, distinct ecosystems flooded or saturated with water. Learn about the unique characteristics including anoxic hydric soils and diverse aquatic plant species.

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