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Which high-altitude wetland on the Tibetan Plateau, (Ruo'ergai), is the world's largest high-altitude peatland and serves as the headwaters for both the Yellow and Yangtze Rivers?
Answer: Zoige Marsh — The Zoige (Ruo'ergai) Marsh covers over 5,000 km² and stores massive amounts of carbon in its peat layers. It is also the last stronghold of the black-necked crane's breeding population in China.
- A Lalu Wetland
- B Zoige Marsh ✓
- C Honghe Wetland
- D Sanjiang Plain
The Zoige (Ruo'ergai) Marsh covers over 5,000 km² and stores massive amounts of carbon in its peat layers. It is also the last stronghold of the black-necked crane's breeding population in China.