15.3
Match the types of wetlands to their descriptions.
_______ 14. Wetlands that are fed by groundwater and
_______ 15. Most of the water comes from precipitation; they _______ 16. Wetland dominated by woody plants, receives water supply from rivers or streams
_______ 17. Area saturated with water fostering softstemmed plants, can be tidal or nontidal
A. Marshes contain peat, but are less acidic than bogs
B. Bogs
C. Swamps contain peat deposits, acidic water, and carpets
D. Fens of sphagnum moss