Riparian zones can reduce the impact of water pollution. true or false

True.

The areas bordering the rivers and other surface areas are known as riperian zone.

The interactions between the riperian zone and the shallow ground water results in the regulation of temperature which is beneficial for the aquatic life.

Also they can filter small particles which flow from higher grounds. Live vegetation and humus trap the sediments present . Also the soil microbes break down the chemical pollutants like the hydrocarbons.

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