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Coastal wetlands act as buffers against hurricane-produced storm surge, and provide storage for precipitation. Both of these attributes decrease flooding. Wetlands can also block the transport of large solid objects carried by storm surge or wind, such as loose barges or floating trees. These objects, if unchecked, can damage infrastructure such as bridges and docks, and can also weaken or breach flood control structures such as levees and floodwalls.
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What can we do to help aquatic ecosystems and wetlands?
People are working to protect wetlands by trying to stop pollutants from being poured into the wet lands because if the wetlands receive to much pollutants the plants stop filtering the water and water with dangerous substnaces into bigger bodies of water. Also people are trying to stop building as many infastructures and buildings that drain/ get rid of all the wetlands and their space. Government also helps in this conflict by putting out laws that state no one must hurt the wetlands and if done, it is considered to be an oppresion.
What can you do to protect ourselves and your environment from hurricanes?
Peanut butter jelly sandwhich
Why does hurricanes happen in Southeastern US?
Hurricanes happen in the southern US because there are no mountains to cover the powerful cyclone.
Where do Hurricanes happen outside of the US?
Everywhere.
What US states do hurricanes usually strike?
The US states that have the most problems with hurricanes are Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
How does wetlands help us?
Hope this helps! wetlands..... purify water, protect from flooding, provide habitats for animals, and soak up flood water.
What people can do to support the continued preservation of wetland environments in the US?
People can help donate their time and money if possible to help preservation societies protect the wetlands. They can also quit polluting and not destroy the wetlands.
Which international agreement was signed to protect these wetlands?
ramsar convection
Where in the US is there wetlands?
Most wetlands are in Louisiana. Some appear in Florida.
Why do we name hurricanes?
We usually name hurricanes, so that if there are multiple hurricanes occurring simultaneously, it won't be confusing and it might protect people.
How you can protect alligator mississippiensis?
Ban all hunting, protect wetlands. But alligators number in the millions, and are in no danger.
How do wetlands protect the environment?
Lindsey Bluth campaigned for them to be protected
Which international agreement was signed to protect wetlands?
Ramsar Wetland Convention
What you can do to help protect the wetlands?
by not trowing things in the floor
Why are wetlands important to fishermen in the US?
wetlands breed insects eaten by fish.
What state has wetlands in the US?
I know that Texas has wetlands. They are on the coast. Some other states might also have wetlands though.
What are 5 reasons wetlands are important?
they r our nature's kidneys clean our water protect us from floods gives habitats to the animals gives food to the animals
