Wetlands are able to remove nutrients and chemicals from water as the water flows through the area. A developer is planning to destroy most of the wetlands near a bay. In three to five sentences, explain how destroying the wetlands would impact the bay’s water quality and ecosystem.(4 points) 2 sentences
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Destroying the wetlands near the bay would result in the loss of a critical natural filtration system, leading to higher levels of nutrients and chemicals in the water. This could cause algae blooms, decreased oxygen levels, and harm to wildlife that depend on the bay ecosystem.