Which statement best explains what happened to wetland resources and ecosystem services after the 1970s in the U.S.? (1 point)

Question

Increased knowledge of the role of wetlands in preserving ecosystem services led to policies to restore and protect wetlands.
Flooding due to wetlands led to a decrease in the number of wetlands.
Wetlands began to deplete groundwater, leading to policies that favored draining wetlands.
The Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act, passed in 1980, required the destruction of all wetlands throughout the
U.S.

Answer 1

The statement that best explains what happened to wetland resources and ecosystem services after the 1970s in the U.S. is:

Increased knowledge of the role of wetlands in preserving ecosystem services led to policies to restore and protect wetlands.

This statement reflects the growing recognition of the importance of wetlands for biodiversity, water quality, flood control, and other ecosystem services, which has led to various conservation and restoration efforts in policies throughout the late 20th century.