Wetlands/ comparing
What are adaptations?
Science booklet- pg. 3
How a plant or animal adjusts to survive in the environment
What are the adaptations/features of Sedges that helps them survive in their environment?
- Roots grow in soggy ground and near the surface to keep plant sturdy in the ground
- Hollow leaves let air travel from leaves down to the roots
- Uses tail as a rudder to steer
- Webbed feet to swim fast
- Has a water repellent coat
Which zone has the most plants and animals in it?
Science booklet- pg. 18
Emergent zone
What is the difference between behavioral and physical adaptations?
Science booklet- pg. 3
Physical: modification to the structure of a living thing's body to help it survive
Behavioral: a modification to the way a living thing acts to help it survive
What does abiotic mean? Give an example of something abiotic
Science booklet- pg. 2
Non living. If something is abiotic then it isn't living.
Ex. Rocks
What are the adaptations/features of a Spike rush that helps them survive in their environment?
- Hollow stems to let air travel to the roots
- Seeds are at the top so they have max. wind exposure
- Grow in clumps to support each other
What are the adaptations/features of a frog that helps them survive in their environment?
- Have long hind legs for jumping
- Webbed feet
- Breath through skin
What is emergent zone?
Science booklet- pg. 18
The highest zone, near the shore
Name one thing that only ducks have
Name one thing that only frogs have
Name one thing that frogs and ducks both have in common
Answers may vary- Science booklet page 16
What does biotic mean?
Science booklet- pg. 2
Living. If something is biotic then it is living.
Ex. Fish
What are the adaptations/features of Cattails that helps them survive in their environment?
- Hollow stems to help air get to the roots
- Make fluffy seeds that can be carried by wind
- Roots are thick to help them stand up
What are the adaptations/features of a Mallard duck that helps them survive in their environment?
- webbed feet for swimming
- hold breath under water
- can take off out of water to get away from predators
What is floating zone?
Science booklet- pg. 18
It is in between the emergent zone and submergent zone. Not the deepest point but also not the lowest point
Name one animal and plant from each of the three zones
(answers may vary- science booklet page 18)
Is water deep or shallow in a wetland?
Science booklet- pg. 2
Shallow
What are the adaptations/features of Duckweed that helps them survive in their environment?
- Hollow leaves to stay afloat
- Seeds stay inside until plant dies and then sink to the bottom and start new plants
- Grow fast to keep pop. up
What are the adaptations/features of a Damselfly that helps them survive in their environment?
- When eggs hatch they have tiny claws to hang onto the ground
- regulate temperature by beating wings
What is submergent zone?
Science booklet- pg. 18
Deepest zone. Looks at the bottom of the pond
How many types of Wetlands are there and what are they? Explain the 2 big types as well and where the types of wetlands fit into those types
Science booklet- pg. 8
There are 5 different types of wetlands:
Bog (musk), fen, marsh, swamp, shallow water
The two big types are Peatlands and non-peatlands
Peatlands: bog (musk), fen
Non-Peatlands: swamp, marsh and shallow water
What are wetlands?
Science booklet pg. 3
A wetland is a place that is saturated with water. Animals and plants have specific adaptations to live in these ecosystems.
What are the adaptations/features of Coontail that helps them survive in their environment?
- Have no roots, it floats through water
- Pieces break off and make new plants
- Don’t need much sunlight or warm water, so they can survive winter
What are the adaptations/features of a Water Strider that helps them survive in their environment?
- Tiny hairs on legs to help keep on top of water
- Walk on water with/ using a rowing motion
What is succession?
Picture in science booklet- pg. 19
The process of sediment slowly building up in ponds. Ponds start with not much and then there becomes more and more plants etc.
Match the wetland to the description:
- Shallow water - Bogs
- Marshes - Fens
- Swaps
Shallow water, marshes
a. located in northern areas; formed from peat; slow-moving water
b. located in wooden areas; gentle flowing water between trees
c. located in northern areas; acidic water with low levels of oxygen
d. standing open water that is smaller than a lake
e. surrounded by soft-stemmed plants that grow across the wetland
Answers in science booklet- pg. 4
Shallow water: D
Marshes: E
Swamps: B
Bogs: C
Fens: A