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____ areas are like lakes or marshlands that act like sponges and absorb the extra water in case rainfall is too much.

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Wetlands

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Reservoir

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Tributary

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None of the above

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The correct option is A
Wetlands

Wetlands areas are like lakes or marshlands that act like sponges and absorb the extra water in case rainfall is too much.

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