Wetlands are standing bodies of freshwater, just like lakes and ponds. However, wetlands are different from lakes and ponds because wetlands have ________.
A) emergent vegetation
B) oxygen-poor water
C) shallow water and emergent vegetation
D) emergent vegetation and oxygen-poor water

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Wetlands have shallow water and emergent vegetation. While wetlands do have low oxygen levels in some parts, it is not a defining characteristic that sets them apart from lakes and ponds. Emergent vegetation, on the other hand, is unique to wetlands and is a major factor in their ecological importance.

Wetlands Are Standing Bodies of Freshwater, Just Like Lakes and Ponds