In Which Areas of Canada Are Freshwater Inland Wetlands at Greatest

question 47

Multiple Choice

In which areas of Canada are freshwater inland wetlands at greatest risk of being lost due to human-related activities? 

• A) the boreal forest 
• B) the rocky mountains 
• C) the prairies 
• D) the high arctic

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