ECONOMICS
SCARCITY
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Question
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The vegetation protects water resources during times of flood
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The vegetation protects water resources during times of drought
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The animals protect water resources during times of flood
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The animals protect water resources during times of drought
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Detailed explanation-1: -Life on Earth depends on healthy ecosystems. Freshwater ecosystems, such as wetlands, rivers, mangroves and aquifers, are a critical part of the global water cycle – supplying, purifying and protecting freshwater resources.
Detailed explanation-2: -Wetlands are essential in providing water-related ecosystem services, such as clean drinking water, water for agriculture and regulating water quantity (e.g. flood regulation).
Detailed explanation-3: -They store and clean the water that’s crucial for people and wildlife. Healthy freshwater environments supply water for drinking, growing crops, manufacturing, energy and transport. They also help to prevent erosion, dispose of waste and provide natural protection from flooding.