As an ecosystem, wetlands are useful for which of the following?

For nutrients recovery and cycling

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For releasing heavy metals through absorption by plants

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They maintain the rivers and control the floods

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All of the above

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The correct option is D
All of the above

As an ecosystem, wetlands are useful for nutrients recovery and cycling, releasing heavy metals through absorption by plants. They also control the floods and maintain the rivers.

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As an ecosystem, wetlands are useful for which of the following?

The correct option is D All of the above As an ecosystem, wetlands are useful for nutrients recovery and cycling, releasing heavy metals through absorption by plants. They also control the floods and maintain the rivers.

The correct option is D
All of the above

As an ecosystem, wetlands are useful for nutrients recovery and cycling, releasing heavy metals through absorption by plants. They also control the floods and maintain the rivers.