Which of the following best describes the trend in the United States wetlands during this century?
a) An increase in coastal wetlands and a decrease in freshwater wetlands
b) A decrease in coastal wetlands and an increase in freshwater wetlands
c) An increase in coastal wetlands and an increase in freshwater wetlands
d) A decrease in coastal wetlands and a decrease in freshwater wetlands
Ans: b) A decrease in coastal wetlands and an increase in freshwater wetlands
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