Question

Which of the following does not apply to freshwater wetlands?A)anaerobic conditionsB)accumulate organic materialC)water-tolerant vegetationD)increase potential for floodingE)help to purify groundwater

Answer 1

(D) Increase the potential for flooding.

This does not apply to freshwater wetlands

Explanation:

Wetlands are neither totally dry land nor totally underwater. The water in groundwater which comes from a source like spring. These are common in tropical areas near the equator. Wetlands consist of water-tolerant plants which are key to maintaining the wetland ecosystem. They are famous for water purification.

That's why in some places artificial wetlands are developed solely for the purpose of water purification. They also help to prevent flooding by holding water similarly like a sponge. As it helps in preventing the flooding so the option saying that it increases the potential for flooding is the answer.

Answer 2

Increase potential for flooding does not apply to freshwater wetlands.

Step-by-step explanation:

• Freshwater is found near the lakes, rivers, and ponds. Some of the freshwaters are formed by rainwater staying in shallow holes. These freshwaters will not make contact with the ocean.
• Some animals like opossums, muskrat, raccoons, mink are found in freshwater. Marshlands are also a form of freshwater.
• In Freshwater wetlands, water cannot be found on the top but the land will contain water which will be in wet conditions. So it cannot be able to increase the potential for flooding. Freshwater wetlands help to purify the groundwater.