What is the theme of World Wetlands Day 2020 which is celebrated
| What is the theme of World Wetlands Day 2020 which is celebrated on 2nd February every year?
A. Wetlands and Biodiversity
B. Wetlands and Climate
C. Wetlands for a sustainable urban future
D. Wetlands - the future
E. None of the Above/ More than one of Above
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Right Answer is: A
SOLUTION
The correct answer is Wetlands and Biodiversity.
- World Wetlands Day is celebrated every year on 2nd February.
- This day marks the date of the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands on 2 February 1971 in Ramsar, Iran.
- The theme of World Wetlands Day 2020 is "Wetlands and Biodiversity".
- Wetlands are areas where water is the primary factor controlling the environment and related plant and animal life.
- Wetlands take many forms including:
- Coastal Wetlands
- Shallow lakes and ponds
- Marshes
- Swamps
- Bogs
- Estuaries
