Wetland - Research Article from UXL Encyclopedia of Biomes

This encyclopedia article consists of approximately 56 pages of information about Wetland.

Wetland - Research Article from UXL Encyclopedia of Biomes

This encyclopedia article consists of approximately 56 pages of information about Wetland.
This section contains 2,339 words
(approx. 8 pages at 300 words per page)
Buy the Wetland Encyclopedia Article

After 13000 B.C., wetlands played an important role in early civilizations. For prehistoric communities throughout the world they provided food, water, and materials for clothing, shelter, and tools. Wetlands are able to reveal many of these ancient civilizations' secrets to scientists. Bodies of animals and humans, and artifacts (objects made by humans, including tools, weapons, jars, and clothing) have been well preserved in some wetlands and give information about how ancient people lived. Evidence of these ancient communities has been found in bogs. Conditions in bogs are excellent for preserving artifacts and bodies.

Impact of Wetlands on Human Life

Wetlands have had an affect on the supply of food and water, on shelter, and on other resources.

Food and water Wetlands are a source of water for drinking and crops. Areas near wetlands also continue to provide food in a variety of ways for tribal cultures...

(read more)

This section contains 2,339 words
(approx. 8 pages at 300 words per page)
Buy the Wetland Encyclopedia Article
Copyrights
UXL
Wetland from UXL. ©2005-2006 by U•X•L. U•X•L is an imprint of Thomson Gale, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc. All rights reserved.