What is a cubed number in math? A: A cubed number in math is one that has been multiplied by itself three times. They are called cubed numbers because the height, width and depth of a cube are all the same. The cubes of whole numbers, or counting numbers, including zero, are called perfect cubes. Continue Reading.
A patch of land that develops pools of water after a rain storm would not be considered a wetland, even though the land is wet. Wetlands have unique characteristics: they are generally distinguished from other water bodies or landforms based on their water level and on the types of plants that live within them.
Wetlands are the link between land and water, and are some of the most productive ecosystems in the world. 1  Some common names for different types of wetlands are swamp, marsh and bog. Depending on the type of wetland, it may be filled mostly with trees, grasses, shrubs or moss. To be called a wetland, an area must be filled or soaked with water at least part of the year. Some wetlands are actually dry at certain times of the year!