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Which of the following is not a likely result of destruction of wetlands?


A.

decline in plant and animal populations


B.

overgrowth of reeds and cattails


C.

pollution of nearby streams


D.

increased frequency of floods

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Jordan070803

I think it is B too because none those other ones mack sense

Answer:

The correct answer is option B,  overgrowth of reeds and cattails

Explanation:

Wetlands damage causes damage in vegetation and thus there are least chances that there can be overgrowth of reeds and cattails. Vegetation gets destroyed in a damaged wetlands due to the following reasons –  

a) Deposition of excessive pollutants from ruff off, flowing surface water etc.

b) The wetland might have damaged due to overgrazing  

c) Shift in river course

d) Hurricanes, storms, strong winds

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