Wetlands Are Important to Conservation Efforts Because

question 69

Multiple Choice

Wetlands are important to conservation efforts because

• A) they support rich biodiversity.
• B) they retain storm water.
• C) they are essential to bird diversity.
• D) they support rich biodiversity and retain storm water.
• E) they support rich biodiversity, retain storm water, and are essential to bird diversity.

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