Wetlands

2. earthy material covering ground,such as dirt,rocks,sand or soil
6. wetlands with woody plants
7. water-loving
9. wetland with frequent flooding or constant surface water
11. permanently or seasonally saturated with water
12. spongy substance formed by partially decomposed vegetation
14. habitats migratory birds will utilize to gather resources along the flyway during bi-annual migration
15. services provided by wetlands which are valuable to landowners,communities,businesses and governments
17. biological processes occurring naturally in a ecosystem
19. dead and decayed materials including leaves,plant parts and animal parts
20. process of moving organic and inorganic matter throughout an ecosystem
21. barriers which restrict water flow levees structures used to stop water from naturally changing course

1. Slightly salty water
3. measurement of the rate in which energy can be consumed within an ecosystem resulting in a growth in biomass
4. contains little or no oxygen
5. regular pattern of variations n water levels
8. water-retention soil
10. coming from a clearly identified source
13. contribution recharge of shallow groundwater contributing to stream flow
16. spongy tissue and channels within the leaves,stems and roots of plants allowing air to pass through providing oxygen for growth
17. wetlands filled with peat and acidic water
18. areas flooded or saturated by water and support vegetation adapted for life in saturated soils.