Mangroves Quiz

What is the primary characteristic of mangroves?

• They are salt-tolerant plants.

• They are terrestrial plants.

• They are freshwater plants.

• They grow in cold climates.

Which type of water do mangroves thrive in?

• Tap water

• Distilled water

• Brackish water

• Pure freshwater

What is the term for the amount of salt dissolved in water?

• Oxygen

• Salinity

• Anoxic

• Detritus

Which mangrove is typically found closest to the shoreline?

• White Mangrove

• Buttonwood

• Red Mangrove

• Black Mangrove

What adaptation do Red Mangroves have to stabilize in shifting mud?

• Aerial roots

• Prop roots

• Pneumatophores

• Regular roots

What type of roots do Black Mangroves possess?

• Aerial roots

• Regular roots

• Breathing roots

• Prop roots

Which mangrove produces propagules that remain attached while developing?

• Buttonwood

• Black Mangrove

• Red Mangrove

• White Mangrove

What is detritus?

• Saltwater

• Freshwater

• Living plants

• Dead organic matter

Which mangrove is known for having a very dark bark?

• Buttonwood

• Red Mangrove

• Black Mangrove

• White Mangrove

What is the main threat to mangrove ecosystems?

• Natural disasters

• All of the above

• Invasive species

• Urban development