Env. Sci. Article: Mangrove Ecosystem Quiz

Which of the following animals is mentioned as using mangrove roots as a nursery?

• Sharks

• Groupers

• Tarpon

• Small fish and crustaceans

What role do mangroves play during hurricanes?

• They increase the strength of the storm

• They act as a buffer to absorb water and waves

• They provide shelter for humans

• They prevent hurricanes from forming

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What is the primary characteristic of the above-water parts of mangrove trees?

• They are widely spaced apart

• They are tightly packed together

• They grow in straight lines

• They are covered in flowers

What type of water do mangroves typically grow in?

• Freshwater only

• Saltwater only

• Brackish water

• Polluted water

What is the primary predator mentioned that hunts near mangrove roots?

• Sharks

• Tarpon

• Dolphins

• Crabs

What is the maximum size a tarpon can grow to, as mentioned in the text?

• 4 feet and 100 pounds

• 6 feet and 200 pounds

• 8 feet and 250 pounds

• 10 feet and 300 pounds

What is one reason why small fish are safe among mangrove roots?

• The roots produce a chemical that repels predators

• Predatory fish cannot fit between the roots

• The roots are too deep for predators to reach

• The roots camouflage the fish from predators

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What is the role of mangrove forests in the life cycle of many marine species?

• They provide food for adult fish

• They serve as a nursery for young fish and crustaceans

• They act as a breeding ground for sharks

• They provide oxygen for marine animals

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How do mangrove forests help human structures along the coast?

• By providing building materials.

• By stabilizing the soil and preventing erosion.

• By creating new land for construction.

• By blocking access to the coastline.

What is one way organizations like the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation help mangrove forests?

• By cutting down mangrove trees.

• By conserving and enhancing mangrove forests.

• By replacing mangroves with other plants.

• By building roads through mangrove forests.

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