Wetlands Goods

2. spongy tissue and channels within the leaves, stems and roots of plants, allowing air to pass through, providing oxygen for growth
5. geological formations where water is stored underground
7. process of moving organic and inorganic matter throughout an ecosystem
10. root structures which can grow out of the ground, down from the plant's stem and even above water surfaces, allowing exposed roots to take in oxygen; also called pneumatophores
13. wetland vegetation slowing water, which allows sediment and other particulate material to settle on the floor of the wetland
15. root structures found on cypress trees which protrude above the soil
17. earthy material covering ground such as dirt, rocks, sand or soil
18. biological processes occurring naturally in the ecosystem removing contaminants
19. contains low oxygen
20. sinking or collapse of land

1. process in which bacteria convert inorganic nitrogen (from fertilizer runoff) into harmless dinitrogen gas
3. speed and direction of water flow
4. dead material
6. adaptations to allow aquatic plants to root in flooded areas but maintain leaves and flowers above water to achieve photosynthesis
8. water-loving
9. habitats migratory birds will utilize to gather resources along the flyway during bi-annual migration
11. depth, duration and frequency of flooding
12. process of replenishing water stored underground in geological formations called aquifers
14. used to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions
16. areas flooded or saturated by water and support vegetation adapted for life in saturated soil conditions