Question

emeralda marsh is a national natural landmark in central florida. the marsh is visited every year by many thousands of migrating birds. it also contains one of the highest concentrations of alligators in central florida. which statements describe the emeralda marsh ecosystem? select all that apply. it is covered in water for most of the year. it has daily flooding and draining of seawater. it has soil that is rich in nutrients.

Explanation:

• Marshes are wetland ecosystems. Wetlands are typically covered in water for a significant portion of the year, which supports the first statement.
• While marshes can have water - related dynamics, daily flooding and draining of seawater is more characteristic of estuaries (where freshwater and seawater mix). However, if we assume a more general wetland context (and perhaps a mis - categorization in the problem's options), and consider that marshes have water movement.
• Marshes are known for having soil rich in nutrients. The decomposition of plant and animal matter in the water - logged conditions enriches the soil.

Answer:

“It is covered in water for most of the year.”, “It has soil that is rich in nutrients.”