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Which among the following are descriptions of ‘Wetlands’:
- It acts as lungs of the ecosystem.
- It acts as a shock absorber.
- It acts as natural sponge.
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
A |
2 only
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B |
2 and 3 only
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C |
1, 2 and 3
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D |
1 and 2 only
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Right ans is C
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Explanation :
- Wetlands usually slow down the water, which leads to proper charging of ground water and hence are referred to as ‘Natural Sponge’.
- Due to large number of flora & fauna it supports it is called as ‘Lungs of the Ecosystem’.
- It acts as shock absorber in extreme situations, e.g.- during floods etc.
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