Characteristics of Wetlands
A wetland is a land that is seasonally or permanently saturated with water. Wetlands can be either salt water or freshwater depending on the area. Some main wetlands are swamps, bogs, marshes and fens. It is not very fertile for farming due to its wet and muddy ground but there are some plants that still can live in that area. The temperatures can reach up to fifty degrees in some areas. It receives a lot of rainfall and is home to many different types of amphibians, reptiles and insects.
Animals in the Wetlands
Climate
Many of the Earth's wetlands are located in warm temperate areas. The temperatures can greatly vary depending on the location. For example wetlands on the Arabian Peninsula can reach up to 50 degrees Celsius and the wetlands in Siberia can reach down to -50 degrees Celsius. Southern East Asia receives 10,000 ml of rainfall per year whereas North America receives 1500 ml of rainfall. So on overall we can find out that the temperature and rainfall can vary depending on the area.