WORLD WETLAND DAY Flashcards
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CELEBRATED ON
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2 FEB
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The theme of 2023 World Wetlands Day
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It is Time for Wetlands Restoration
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PROPOSAL TO CELEBRATE WORLD WETLAND DAY
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proposal for marking World Wetlands Day was made in 1997
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RESOLUTION WAS PASSED IN
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he resolution was passed in2021and the first world wetlands day was celebrated in 2021
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Five Major Types of Wetlands
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Estuarine: Area where the freshwater river meets the ocean
Marine: These wetlands are on the coastlines and are the most productive and most threatened
Lacustrine: These wetlands are found near the lakes
Palustrine: Found in a marshy environment. They are common in the mouth of rivers and delta regions
Riverine: Found near rivers or riverbanks
