EARTH SCIENCE
HYDROGEOLOGY
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absorbing runoff from heavy rains
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collecting water behind dams
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providing natural water filtration
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quickly releasing water
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Detailed explanation-1: -Answer and Explanation: Wetlands help control flooding by absorbing and holding excess water, much like a sponge.
Detailed explanation-2: -Wetlands help to control flooding by regulating the flow of water by providing surface water storage during spring snowmelt and periods of high rainfall.
Detailed explanation-3: -Wetland systems can also protect shorelines, recharge groundwater aquifers, and cleanse polluted waters. They have been described as “the kidneys of the landscape.”
Detailed explanation-4: -Wetland conservation is aimed at protecting and preserving areas where water exists at or near the Earth’s surface, such as swamps, marshes and bogs. Wetlands cover at least six per cent of the Earth and have become a focal issue for conservation due to the ecosystem services they provide.
Detailed explanation-5: -Create a ‘sponge city’ Green roofs/rooftop gardens. Create flood plains and overflow areas for rivers. Separating rainwater from the sewer system. Install water infiltration and attenuation systems. Keep the sewer system clean, so it can do its job. More items •26-Aug-2016