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Aquatic Communities - Quiz

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1. A swamp is a 

forested wetland

type of bog

always dry for at least half of the year

2. Vernal ponds

are always found near swamps

are only found in cold climates

are seasonal wetlands that usually occur in the spring 

3. Bogs 

have poor drainage and acidic soil and water

have lots of trees in them

are always found near the ocean
 

4. Wetlands

help control flooding

trap sediments and pollutants

control flooding and trap sediments and pollutants
 

5. The end of a river is called the

head

fen

mouth
 

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