IELTS reading main_idea Practice
Which paragraph contains the following information? A description of how wetlands physically reduce the impact of floods.
Question type: matching headings · Difficulty: intermediate
- A. Paragraph B
- B. Paragraph D
- C. Paragraph E
- D. Paragraph F
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Paragraph B explains in detail the mechanics of how wetlands act like a 'natural sponge'. It mentions that their dense vegetation creates 'natural friction' to slow water velocity and their soils 'hold enormous volumes of water', thus reducing peak flow. The paragraph is dedicated to the physical processes of flood mitigation.