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Pearson Test of English — TestDayTwin Practice

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Urban wetlands, once routinely drained and paved over during twentieth-century development, are now being deliberately restored or even artificially constructed within cities to manage flooding and improve water quality. These wetlands act as natural filters, trapping sediment and absorbing excess nutrients from runoff before water reaches rivers, while also providing habitat for birds and amphibians within otherwise developed landscapes. Constructed wetlands require careful design, since incorrect water depth or unsuitable plant species can cause the system to fail at filtering pollutants or attract mosquitoes instead of birds. Cities that have invested in wetland restoration report measurable reductions in downstream flooding during heavy rainfall, though maintenance costs, particularly for invasive plant removal, are often underestimated during initial project planning.

According to the passage, which of the following statements are true? (select all that apply)

Urban wetlands were commonly drained and paved over during much of the twentieth century.Constructed wetlands automatically succeed regardless of water depth or plant species chosen.Wetlands can trap sediment and absorb excess nutrients from runoff.Cities that restored wetlands have reported measurable reductions in downstream flooding.Maintenance costs for wetland projects are generally overestimated during planning.