How Might the Removal of a Wetland Affect a Nearby

question 16

Multiple Choice

How might the removal of a wetland affect a nearby city?

• A)Wetlands cause flooding, so the removal of a wetland would decrease the likelihood of the city flooding.
• B)Wetlands reduce flooding, so the removal of a wetland would increase the likelihood of the city flooding.
• C)Wetlands reduce water quality, so the removal of a wetland would improve the water quality.
• D)Wetlands support a rich supply of nutrients, so the removal of a wetland would decrease the water quality.

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Definitions:

Autotrophs

Organisms capable of producing their own food through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis, utilizing sunlight or chemical reactions.

Heterotrophs

Organisms that obtain their energy by consuming other living or deceased organisms, as they cannot synthesize their own food.

Organisms

Individual living entities that can act or function independently, ranging from single-celled forms like bacteria to complex multicellular entities like humans.