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Which of the following best describes a wetland ecosystem?
Which of the following best describes a wetland ecosystem?
- An area that is flooded or saturated by water, either permanently or seasonally (correct)
- A land form that is characterized by anoxic hydric soils
- A region with a high concentration of aquatic plants and animals
- A habitat that is home to a wide range of plant and animal species
What distinguishes wetlands from terrestrial land forms or water bodies?
What distinguishes wetlands from terrestrial land forms or water bodies?
- The prevalence of anoxic processes
- The presence of characteristic vegetation of aquatic plants (correct)
- The high concentration of biologically diverse species
- The seasonal flooding
What is the purpose of constructed wetlands?
What is the purpose of constructed wetlands?
- To divert stormwater runoff
- To treat municipal and industrial wastewater (correct)
- To raise public awareness of wetland functions
- To serve as a home for a wide range of plant and animal species
Why are wetlands considered among the most biologically diverse ecosystems?
Why are wetlands considered among the most biologically diverse ecosystems?
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What have methods for assessing wetland functions contributed to?
What have methods for assessing wetland functions contributed to?
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