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monitta
3 years ago
5

How has the removal of wetlands impacted rivers and streams?

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frutty [35]3 years ago
6 0
Wetlands are natural filters for rivers and streams, as well as overflow areas. The removal of them causes rivers and streams to be less healthy and can cause increased flooding.
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