The global importance of wetlands: Reading answers

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Answers 14–26

1. 14

   reference to the need to ensure that inhabitants of wetland regions continue to benefit from them

   G Matching information

2. 15

   the proportion of wetlands which have already been lost

   A Matching information

3. 16

   reference to the idea that people are beginning to appreciate the value of wetlands

   H Matching information

4. 17

   mention of the cultural significance of wetlands

   B Matching information

5. 18

   Peatlands which have been drained begin to release _________ instead of storing it.

   carbon Summary completion

6. 19

   Once peatland areas have been cleared, _________ are more likely to occur.

   fires Summary completion

7. 20

   Clearing peatland forests to make way for oil palm plantations destroys the ________ of the local environment.

   biodiversity Summary completion

8. 21

   Water is drained out of peatlands through the _______ which are created by logging companies.

   ditches Summary completion

9. 22

   Draining peatlands leads to ________ : a serious problem which can eventually result in coastal flooding and land loss.

   subsidence Summary completion

10. 23

    Communities living in wetland regions must be included in discussions about the future of these areas.

    A: Matthew McCartney Matching features

11. 24

    Official policies towards wetlands vary from one nation to the next.

    C: Marcel Silvius Matching features

12. 25

    People cause harm to wetlands without having any intention to do so.

    D: Dave Tickner Matching features

13. 26

    Initiatives to reverse environmental damage need not be complex.

    B: Pieter van Eijk Matching features

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