A student researching wetlands has taken the following notes:
• Wetlands include marshes, swamps, and bogs • They act as natural water filters, removing pollutants • Wetlands absorb floodwaters, reducing flood damage • They provide habitat for numerous bird and fish species • Over half of US wetlands have been lost since colonial times
The student wants to highlight the environmental services wetlands provide. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes?
Wetlands include various ecosystems such as marshes, swamps, and bogs.
Over half of the wetlands in the United States have been lost since colonial times.
Wetlands provide vital environmental services—filtering pollutants from water, absorbing floodwaters, and creating habitat for wildlife.
Many wetlands provide critical habitat for numerous bird and fish species.
Correct Answer: C
Choice C. Filtering pollutants, absorbing floods, and habitat show environmental services.