Question

which of the following are ways that wetlands purify water? select all that apply.
check all that apply
wetland fish consume contaminants, removing it from the water.
organic compounds are broken down by diverse microbes.
soil acts as a filter for biological and chemical contaminants.
debris in wetlands creates natural dams trapping toxins allowing them to evaporate.

Explanation:

• Wetland fish do not consume contaminants in a way that purifies water.
• Organic compounds are broken down by diverse microbes in wetlands, which helps in purification.
• Soil in wetlands acts as a filter for biological and chemical contaminants.
• Debris in wetlands does not create natural dams that trap toxins for evaporation in a purification - relevant way.

Answer:

Organic compounds are broken down by diverse microbes.
Soil acts as a filter for biological and chemical contaminants.