Question

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

Answer 1

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

Answer 2

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

Step-by-step 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