Question

what freshwater biome is described as a wetland with acidic soil? *
swamp
estuary
marsh
bog
fen
pond
how do wetlands help with flood control? *
they buffer shorelines during storms
they prevent water from reaching higher land
they decrease the velocity of water during storms
they release water gradually during dry seasons

Explanation:

• First question:
• A bog is a freshwater biome that is a wetland with acidic soil. Bogs are often characterized by the presence of sphagnum moss and have waterlogged, acidic conditions.
• Swamps have trees and are usually associated with rivers or lakes. Estuaries are where freshwater meets saltwater. Marshes have non - woody plants. Fens have less acidic soil compared to bogs. Ponds are small bodies of water, not typically characterized as wetlands with acidic soil.
• Second question:
• Wetlands help with flood control by decreasing the velocity of water during storms. This allows the water to spread out over a larger area (the wetland) rather than rushing downstream at high speed, which reduces the impact of flooding.
• Buffering shorelines during storms is more about protecting the land from wave action (coastal protection in some cases, but not the main flood - control mechanism). Preventing water from reaching higher land is not an accurate description as wetlands can store water but don't act as a complete barrier. Releasing water gradually during dry seasons is more about water regulation for other purposes (like maintaining baseflow in rivers) rather than flood control.

Answer:

• First question: Bog
• Second question: They decrease the velocity of water during storms