Sec 1 Geography Mangrove quiz

Where can mangroves usually be found?

• near the coast

• deserts

• glaciers

• tropical rainforest

Salinity refers to the level of in the water.

In which countries are you most likely to find mangroves? (Can pick more than one)

• Singapore

• India

• Canada
• Malaysia

What kind of conditions are necessary for mangroves to thrive in?

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  Exposed land

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  Shallow river mouths

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  Calm water

• Saline water

• Deep waters

Most mangrove forests are found...

• ...in the northern hemisphere

• 
  ...in high latitudes

• 
  ...in the tropics

• 
  

  ...in Europe

Which here is a characteristic of mangrove forests? (Can pick more than one)

• 
  Have a relatively uniform height

• Needle like leaves

• Have horizontal layers

• Have vertical layers

Which of this statements is true about mangrove forests? (Pick more than one)

• Mangrove forests have no impact on coastal erosion
• Mangrove forests are located in mountainous regions
• Mangrove forests act as a buffer against coastal erosion, and fight global warming by being a carbon sink

• Mangrove forests have high biodiversity

This is a .................. leaf.

What type of forests can be found in Singapore?

• Tropical rainforests and mangroves

• Arctic forests
• Mangroves

• Tropical rainforests

Tropical rainforests and mangrove forests survive well in a place that experiences...

• Tropical climate

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  High annual rainfall

• 
  High annual mean temperature

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  All of the above