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Wet land degradation

A wet land is any area which has water and growing vegeta-

tion through out the year

Examples of wet lands; Swamps, Marshes, Bogs, Lakes and riv-

ers

Importance of wet lands

 They are habitats to many plant and animals spices

 They control floods by sucking the water

 They filter muddy water by trapping the impurities

 They regulate the climate by influencing the temperature

and humidity

 They provide water

 They provide water for domestic and industrial use.

 They are source if food e.g. fish

 They provide raw materials for garland crafts e.g. clay papy-

rus etc.

 They are source of building materials

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