Mangrove Wetlands Quiz

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Mangrove wetlands are often found:

at any point along the course of a river.

in the upper course of a river.

where a river meets the sea.

in the middle course of a river.

Mangrove wetlands are found in _________________ regions all over the world.

tropical and subtropical

subtropical and temperate

tropical and temperate

temperate and frigid

Unlike most plants, mangrove trees can thrive in _______________ water.

warm

brackish

fresh

cold

Mangrove trees usually have __________ roots which hold the trees above the water level.

prop

tap

fibrous

water

By encouraging the deposition of sediment and binding the soil, mangrove forests help to:

create a habitat for wildlife

remove excess nutrients and pollutants

provide resources for people

stabilize the coast

Mangrove forests provide which of the following resources?

medicines

rich fishing grounds

wood for building material

all of the above

Mangrove forests can remove certain heavy metals from the water.

True

False

The tangled mass of mangrove roots make it a poor habitat for aquatic animals.

True

False

Mangrove forests protect the coastline from:

wave erosion

flooding and storm surge

strong winds

all of the above

Mangrove forests help fight climate change by:

removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere ONLY

storing carbon in the soil ONLY

removing carbon dioxide from the air and storing carbon in the soil

none of the above

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Mangrove Wetlands Quiz

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