Bog ecosystem wetland receives water only from:

Bog ecosystem wetland receives water only from:

Rain
Streams
Rivers
Groundwater
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UPSC Geoscientist – 2020
Bog wetlands are characterized by receiving water and nutrients primarily, and often exclusively, from precipitation (rain). This makes them ombrotrophic ecosystems, meaning they are rain-fed and their chemistry is dictated by atmospheric inputs rather than groundwater or surface water.
– Bogs are typically acidic and nutrient-poor because rain is naturally acidic and low in nutrients compared to groundwater or surface water.
– They are dominated by Sphagnum moss, which contributes to the acidic conditions and peat formation.
– Unlike fens, marshes, or swamps, bogs are typically isolated from mineral-rich groundwater and surface water flow.
– Other types of wetlands like fens receive water from groundwater (minerotrophic), which results in less acidic and more nutrient-rich conditions.
– Swamps and marshes are often fed by surface water runoff or groundwater and can be dominated by trees, shrubs, or grasses.
– The hydrological source is a key factor distinguishing different types of wetlands.
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