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Which statement identifies a reason to preserve wetlands?
They supply water to river systems.
They store floodwaters.
They divide different watersheds.
They are used for hydroelectricity.
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They store floodwaters.
Wetlands act like natural sponges — absorbing and slowly releasing excess water, reducing flood peaks, protecting downstream areas, filtering pollutants, and supporting biodiversity.
Wetlands act like natural sponges — absorbing and slowly releasing excess water, reducing flood peaks, protecting downstream areas, filtering pollutants, and supporting biodiversity.
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