Biology 2010 Student Edition

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 9780133669510
ISBN 13: 978-0-13366-951-0

Chapter 6, Humans in the Biosphere - Assessment - Connecting Concepts - Use Science Graphics/Write About Science - Page 184: 30

Answer

Wetlands host a number of organisms and act as water purifier. They are critical in biodiversity and water purification. Thus, wetlands are key for humans as they are a natural way of purifying water which may otherwise be polluted due to other environmental factors. Clean water is needed for life as well as for agriculture, so these wetlands are integral to maintaining the water resources needed to survive.

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Wetlands host a number of organisms and act as water purifier. They are critical in biodiversity and water purification. Thus, wetlands are key for humans as they are a natural way of purifying water which may otherwise be polluted due to other environmental factors. Clean water is needed for life as well as for agriculture, so these wetlands are integral to maintaining the water resources needed to survive.
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