How might the removal of a wetland affect a nearby city?
A. Wetlands support a rich supply of nutrients, so the removal of a wetland would decrease the water quality.
B. Wetlands reduce water quality, so the removal of a wetland would improve the water quality.
C. Wetlands reduce flooding, so the removal of a wetland would increase the likelihood of the city flooding.
D. Wetlands cause flooding, so the removal of a wetland would decrease the likelihood of the city flooding.
Answer: C
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