Use the Accompanying Figure to Answer the Following Question

question 47

Multiple Choice

Use the accompanying figure to answer the following question
-In the United States, wetlands are primarily considered to be ________________

• A)useful for fisheries
• B)important only for recreational purposes
• C)important because they provide many valuable ecosystem services
• D)belonging to the owner of the private property, to be developed or not by the owner
• E)useful for growing crops if they are drained

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Definitions:

Carboniferous

A geological period around 358.9 to 298.9 million years ago, characterized by the formation of extensive coal beds.

Carbon-14 Dating

A method for determining the age of an object containing organic material by using the properties of radiocarbon.

Zircon Crystals

Mineral crystals that are valuable in dating Earth's geological events due to their uranium and thorium content.

Volcanic Rock

Rock formed from magma erupted from a volcano, known for its distinctive texture and composition.