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Wetlands are full of plants. Plants absorb extra nutrient in the water.
Rickie Glover
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∙ 16y agoThe way I understand it, wetlands have a lot of trees. Trees and other plants absorb carbon dioxode (what humans breath out) and emit oxygen (what humans breath). This is why people have fewer Allergies and are generally healthier whe they have large leafed house plants in their homes. There are 2 parts to this question. The plants in the wetlands use the nutrients and thus sequester them. Wetlands, as are most environments, are full of bacteria. Many of these bacteria perform specific functions; some fix nitrogen (nutrients), while others perform functions such as breaking down heavy metals (toxic wastes). Studies at the Colorado School of Mines have shown that constructed wetlands can remove heavy metals from streams ("acid mine drainage"), a big problem in the Rocky Mountains.
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Is it wetland or wetlands?
it should be wetlands since we want as many wetlands as we can since wetlands are such an important part to watersheds everywhere they clean the water are a watering place for animals prevent floods clean the extra nutrients out of the water helping a lot to prevent algae bloom
The habitats along streams and rivers that holds clean water?
wetlands
How do wetlands conserve water?
This is because wetlands have organisms in them that act as filters and clean the water. So it conserves water by cleansing it for us and then making it able for us to drink. I think that would be considered conserving.
How does nature clean its own water?
Water can be filtered down to the aquifer, which feeds the source of our wells. Many communities are using wetlands to do this. See related links. Answer nature can't clean its water scientist can clean it better and that is how our water is filtered
How does wetlands keeps your water clean?
This is because wetlands have organisms in them that act as filters and clean the water. So it conserves water by cleansing it for us and then making it able for us to drink. I think that would be considered conserving.
How can people help protect the wetlands?
Wetlands can be protected by passing laws and promoting programs that help protect existing wetlands. In Michigan, under the Wetlands Protection Act, people are not allowed to drain, fill, or build on a wetland unless they receive a permit.
Does it clean or pollute wetlands that flow through them?
yes
Do wetlands clean air?
I have NO idea, but wetlands have a lot of trees, I think. Trees help the air. Sorry, I'm studying wetlands right now, so I have no idea
How many gallons of water can wetlands hold?
One acre of wetlands can store up to 360,000 gallons of water One acre of wetlands can store up to 360,000 gallons of water
How are deserts and wetlands different?
Deserts are barren and not that much water Wetlands are wet
Does rainwater help clean polluted wetlands?
Usually No. The tide is what usually cleans wetlands. Heavy rains usually cause extra run off of chemicals from farmland that pollutes wetlands.
What is 1 drawback from the clean water act?
Currently the federal government has jurisdiction over "navigatable waters" The clean water act by re-defining "wetlands" attempts to supercede 2 Supreme Court decisions by giving federal juridiction over ALL waters using clean water and environment in the "clean water act". It appears to some as nothing more than a massive land and water taking.
