Coastal Wetlands Quiz

What are some of the key roles of coastal wetlands?

• They are primarily used for recreational activities.

• They are only important for tourism.

• They are mainly used for industrial purposes.

• They serve as shelters for various wildlife and are crucial for food production.

How do mangroves compare to other tropical rainforests in terms of carbon storage?

• Mangroves store less carbon than other tropical rainforests.

• Mangroves store the same amount of carbon as other tropical rainforests.

• Mangroves can store three to five times more carbon per acre than other tropical rainforests.

• Mangroves do not store carbon.

What is one way coastal wetlands help in climate change adaptation?

• They contribute to rising sea levels.

• They have no impact on climate change adaptation.

• They increase the risk of floods.

• They buffer coastlines, reducing flood risks from storm surges.

What has happened to coastal wetlands over the last century?

• They have become more abundant.

• Half of them have been destroyed, leading to biodiversity loss and carbon release.

• They have doubled in size.

• They have remained unchanged.

What international agreement supports the protection of coastal wetlands?

• The Montreal Protocol

• The Kyoto Protocol

• The Paris Agreement

• The Geneva Convention