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Wetlands Preservation and Climate Change Adaptation Quiz

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What is one of the main reasons for the disappearance of ecosystems like wetlands?

Insufficient government funding

Urbanization and climate change (correct)

Lack of public interest

Rising population growth

What is one way wetlands can help in lessening the effects of climate change?

By providing water supply only

Through proper preservation and management (correct)

By promoting deforestation

By increasing urbanization

What convention does India participate in as a signatory to preserve wetlands?

Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants

UNESCO Convention on Climate Change

RAMSAR convention (correct)

Kyoto Protocol

What method did the study use to measure the willingness of the public to pay for wetland preservation attributes?

Purposive sampling method Signup and view all the answers

How were wetlands in South Delhi identified for the study?

Using GIS software and satellite data Signup and view all the answers

What issue do some wetlands face due to involvement from various government departments?

Challenges in maintenance and management Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the reasons over a billion people worldwide lack access to water, according to the United Nations Development Program?

Water is too expensive for them to purchase Signup and view all the answers

Why have urban water bodies been declining, based on the factors mentioned in the text?

Growing urban obstructions and human activity polluting shorelines Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Delhi's location next to the Yamuna River despite being in a semi-arid region?

Yamuna River is a permanent source of water for Delhi Signup and view all the answers

Why are historic water storage buildings considered as a potential lifeline for Delhi's water supply?

They demonstrate the custom of retaining water where it falls Signup and view all the answers

What role do wetlands play during floods, according to the text?

They help reduce suspended solids and nutrients in floodwaters Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of wetlands during both wet and dry periods?

To absorb suspended solids and nutrients during floods Signup and view all the answers