Wetlands and Swamps

Choose the Correct Answer

Correct Answer : Option a

Explanation
Statement 1 is correct: Wetlands cover a small portion of the planet, but their carbon capturing abilities pack a big punch. They can store 50 times more carbon than rain forests, helping to keep the heat-trapping gas that contributes to climate change out of the atmosphere. Wetlands pull leaves, animal waste, and other high carbon matter down from the surface of the water. This natural debris is buried by the water and sediment in the wetlands, locking them away. Another advantage is that wetlands grow quickly and remain stable, meaning they have long lifespans of sucking carbon from the atmosphere.

Statement 2 is not correct: Swamps are not necessarily flat, grassy fringes. Instead, they are wetlands dominated by trees and woody vegetation, unlike marshes, which are dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants. While swamps can form near river mouths and coastlines, they are not always flat or grassy. Mangrove swamps, for example, have dense tree cover and occur in coastal regions.