Riparian Zone

Presented byKristin MontauredesRiparian ZoneRiparian Zone- The transition between the aquatic environment of a river or stream and the upland terrestrial environment, generally subject to periodic flooding and elevated groundwater table.

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CharacteristicsBiotic

Ecosystem ServicesRiparian zones take up less than 1 % of land area.They are extremely important to most ecosystems.Fish Habitat Wildlife HabitatHealthy riparian zones are the optimal habitat for fish.Riparian zones provide water to wildlife.Threats to riparian zonesOvergrazingLoggingAgricultureDamsHousing DevelopmentsInvasive exotic plants

Which one of these is a characteristic of a healthy riparian system?A. many plantsB. terrestrial lifeC. aquatic lifeD. all of the above What is an example of a threat to riparian zones?A. overgrazingB. swimmingC. fishingD. singing