Riparian zones are vegetated areas adjacent to rivers and streams where the vegetation has access to groundwater. These areas are crucial for water quality improvement, providing habitat for wildlife, and stabilizing stream banks.

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Riparian Zones Are

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Riparian zones are

A) Areas that are continually wet and fruit is always ripe
B) Vegetated areas around the banks of rivers and streams where plant roots can tap into groundwater
C) Wetland areas where there is always shallow surface water
D) Lentic habitats that are also eutrophic
E) Oligotrophic marshes or swamps

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