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IV. Section 4 Wetland Environments

IV. Section 4 Wetland Environments. A. Wetland Habitats. An area of land that Is covered with a shallow layer of water during some of the year Provide habitats for many living things Many similar organisms as ponds as well as migratory birds. B. Importance of Wetlands.

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IV. Section 4 Wetland Environments

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  1. IV. Section 4 Wetland Environments

  2. A. Wetland Habitats • An area of land that Is covered with a shallow layer of water during some of the year • Provide habitats for many living things • Many similar organisms as ponds as well as migratory birds

  3. B. Importance of Wetlands • Provide natural water filtration • Help control floods by absorbing extra runoff

  4. C. The Everglades: A Unique Environment • Provide habitats for many endangered species • Chemicals threaten Everglades • Some has been filled in to build new homes • Water redirected changed the flow of water- some areas are drying up while other have flooded • Government working to save the Everglades by using a pipe system to redirect water

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