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Yosemite - Riverine Wetlands
Yosemite National Park is located in Central California about 100 miles north of the city of Fresno. Abraham Lincoln established Yosemite as protected land in 1864. The park has examples of the geographic influence of glaciers, earthquakes, and extreme weather conditions. The park has two of the world's ten tallest waterfalls and Half Dome, a granite mountain that has been wiped smooth by glacial action. The park is home to plant species that include oak, pine, and cedar. Sequoias are also found in several groves. These trees grow over hundreds of feet tall and live for more than 2,500 years. Animals include bears, wolves, and bighorn sheep. This image focuses on Yosemite Falls and the wetlands in Yosemite Valley. This image, taken during the spring snowmelt and rains shows the falls and wet floodplains. Yosemite has three basic types of freshwater wetlands. Riverine wetlands are found in the rivers and streams. Even though you can't see it, a river feeds Yosemite falls. Lacustrine wetlands are found along river floodplains. Palustrine wetlands are found in areas with trees and plants. These meadows and dense forest offer cover and protection for many species. Image Credit: Rader, Andrew Rader Studios, Geography4Kids.com Download Wallpaper: 800 x 600 | 1024 x 768 Return to galleries: Earth from Space | Land Biomes | Aquatic Biomes |
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