Mangrove Ecosystems

Mangrove swamps occur in warm climates near the __________________.

• forest
• oceans
• lakes

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Brackish means that the water is

• only salt water
• a mix of fresh and salt water
• only fresh water

Most ocean pollution is caused by

• mans activities on land.
• mans activities in the ocean.
• none of these.

Besides food and oxygen, what other role do marine plants do for marine organisms?

• habitats
• carbon dioxide
• light
• all of the above

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

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Mangrove swamps are important for _______ the runoff water.

• absorbing
• mixing
• collecting
• filtering

Mangrove trees are one of the only type of ___________________ that is adapted to grow in the salty water.

• guardian
• vegetation
• endangered
• restore

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Living things such as the mangrove trees have adaptations that make them __________, or different from other living things in other ecosystems.

• restore
• conserve
• endangered
• unique

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What is the significance to the Mangroves?

• They protect shorelines from bad weather
• mangrove forests are home to a large variety of fishes

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Are Mangrove forest located in tropical settings near the equator

• False
• True

Which of these is necessary for a red mangrove to grow

• deep soil

• shallow water

• cool weather

• strong winds

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