Mangroves

Mangrove trees are experts at filtering...

• sediment

• .oxygen

• water

• salt

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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How do mangrove trees protect coastlines from erosion?

• By creating a physical barrier with their root systems

• By absorbing wave energy with their leaves

• By providing habitat for sand-dwelling organisms

• By filtering pollutants from the water

What is one of the key reasons why mangroves are important?

• They offer recreational opportunities

• They support fisheries

• They improve water quality

• They provide coastal protection

What role do mangroves play in coastal protection?

• They store significant amounts of carbon

• They filter and trap sediments

• They stabilize coastlines and prevent erosion

• They act as natural barriers against erosion

How do mangroves contribute to carbon sequestration?

• They filter and trap sediments

• They act as natural barriers against erosion

• They store significant amounts of carbon in their biomass and sediment

• They stabilize coastlines and prevent erosion

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What is one of the benefits of mangroves for water quality?

• They filter and trap sediments and pollutants

• They stabilize coastlines and prevent erosion

• They support fisheries

• They provide resources and livelihoods for local communities

Mangrove swamps serve as important natural buffers, protecting upland areas from

• erosion and storm damage.

• saltwater intrusion.

• raw sewage spills.

• alien invasions.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

What is the most important factor influencing the distribution of mangrove forests?

• Salinity of the water

• Amount of sunlight

• Depth of the water

• Temperature of the air

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What is the purpose of vivipary in mangrove species?

• To protect the seeds from predators

• To facilitate seed dispersal

• To increase the likelihood of germination

• To allow the seeds to develop into seedlings while still attached to the parent plant