Wetlands Crossword

4. Unfortunately, wetlands become ___ sites, which often have major negative and lasting impacts on the local ecology and wetland system.
5. Muskrats rely on wetlands for ___ and cover.
6. Tidal wetlands are a __ home for waterfowl.
7. Marine means ___.
9. By trapping polluted ___, wetlands help slow the flow of nutrients, sediment and chemical contaminants into rivers, streams, and the Bay.
12. The water source for fens is ___.
13. Palustrine means ___.
14. Wetlands are also beautiful locations where people can connect with ___.
16. During periods of excessive rain, wetlands absorb and slow ___, which helps to alleviate property damage and may even save lives.
18. Wetlands are vital to the health of the Chesapeake Bay's commercial ___ industries.
19. Lacustrine means ___.

1. Many wetlands are not wet year-round because water levels change with the ___.
2. The water source for bogs is ___.
3. Many people visit wetlands for popular hobbies and family activities such as boating, bird watching, and ___.
6. The transition between dry land and rivers, lakes or bays.
8. Wetlands also help control ___.
10. As polluted stormwater runs off the land and passes through wetlands, the trees and grasses ___ and absorb nutrients, sediment, and chemical contaminants before they can flow to nearby waterways.
11. Wetlands serve as a ___ for wildlife and nesting areas for migratory birds
15. Humans rely on wetlands both for their ___ value and natural beauty.
17. A Forested area that is flooded seasonally is called a ___.