If a newly formed freshwater wetland experiences sustained flooding with stagnant water, which consequence is most likely?

💡 Explanation

Sustained flooding promotes anaerobic conditions within the wetland because oxygen diffusion is limited in stagnant water; therefore, anaerobic decomposition dominates, leading to peat accumulation and methane production, rather than aerobic processes or enhanced plant diversity.

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