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beks73 [17]
2 years ago
12

How does frshwater ecosystems help with flood conrol

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Elenna [48]2 years ago
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Answer: In terrestrial ecosystems the presence of vegetation in floodplains and watersheds can reduce the occurrence and severity of flooding by slowing water flows, enhancing percolation and storage, and allowing gradual release of water, thereby maintaining base flows and reducing peak flows.

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