Four of the Following Are Ecological and Economic Services Provided

question 68

Multiple Choice

Four of the following are ecological and economic services provided by inland wetlands;one is not.Choose the one that is not.

• A) filtering and degrading toxic wastes and pollutants
• B) stopping the recharge of groundwater aquifers
• C) reducing flooding and erosion caused by storms
• D) helping to sustain stream flow during dry periods
• E) helping to maintain biodiversity by providing habitat

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