Which of the following is not a likely result of destruction of wetlands? A. increased frequency of floods B. overgrowth of reeds and cattails C. pollution of nearby streams D. decline in plant and animal populations

Wetlands prevent flooding, keep river levels normal and filter and purify the surface water.

They accept accept water during storms and slowly release water during high and low water levels.

D. decline in plant and animal populations is not a likely result of destruction of wetlands.