Which of the Following Statements Is NOT True Regarding Wetland

question 98

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding wetland areas?

• A) Wetlands provide breeding areas for wildlife.
• B) Wetlands help prevent flooding.
• C) Wetlands keep the water table low during droughts.
• D) In the past 200 years, over 50 percent of U.S. wetlands have been destroyed.

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