Forests and Other Natural Ecosystems, Such as Wetlands, Exhibit the "Sponge

question 39

Multiple Choice

Forests and other natural ecosystems, such as wetlands, exhibit the "sponge effect," meaning that they

• A) soak up water from runoff and rainfall, and thus accumulate pollutants.
• B) soak up water from runoff and rainfall, releasing it at a regular rate that moderates flooding of streams and rivers.
• C) soak up pollutants from runoff and rainfall, releasing it quickly into streams and rivers and raising their levels.
• D) draw water away from rivers and streams, lowering their levels.
• E) soak up water from runoff and rainfall, saturating nearby ecosystems.

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