WorksheetsSec 1 G3 GE Chapter 5.6 - 5.8: Mangroves
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 15mins
Where can mangroves usually be found?
In deserts
In tropical rainforest
On glaciers
Near the coast
Salinity refers to the level of _____ in the water.
oxygen
salt
nitrogen
salcite
In which countries are you most likely to find mangroves? (Can pick more than one)
Singapore
Malaysia
Indonesia
United Kingdom
What kind of conditions are necessary for mangroves to thrive in?
Saline water
Calm water
Deep
Shallow river mouths
Exposed
Most mangrove forests are found...
...in the northern hemisphere
...in the tropics
...in high latitudes
...in Europe
Which here is a characteristic of mangrove forests? (Can pick more than one)
Have horizontal layers
Have vertical layers
Have a relatively uniform height
Large variety of mangrove plants
Which of this statements is true about mangrove forests? (Pick more than one)
Mangroves have low diversity of mangrove trees.
Mangroves have high diversity of mangrove trees.
Mangroves have high biodiversity.
Mangroves have low biodiversity.
This is a (a) leaf.
Which type of forests can be found in / around Singapore?
Tropical Rainforest
Mangrove forest
None
Both tropical rainforest and mangrove forest
Tropical rainforests and mangrove forests survive well in a place that experiences...
Tropical climate
High annual rainfall
High annual mean temperature
All of the above
Which of the following is not part of the harsh environments mangroves endure
High salt
Hard ground
Low oxygen
Varying Tides
Mangroves are found along sheltered coastal areas.
True
False
Mangroves require (a) water conditions to accumulate nutrients and grow seedlings.
Both the tropical rainforests and mangroves are EVERGREEN because:
Do not shed all of their leaves at particular times of the year.
They don't shed leaves.
Continuously grow new leaves to replace older ones that die and fall off, maintaining a constantly green appearance.
The mangrove forests have a larger biodiversity as compared to the tropical rainforests.
True
False
There are only 60-70 species of mangrove trees species worldwide because not many plant species have evolved to survive in waters with high salinity.
True
False
Prop roots serves the following purpose:
Anchor trees firmly to the ground
Take in oxygen
Provides shelter to aquatic life
The inland zone is the furthest away from the sea.
True
False
Trees in the inland zone are the MOST resistant to salty water.
True
False
Which of the following describes the characteristics of the Sonneratia tree?
They are not able to secret salt through their leaves
They deposit excess salt in older leaves
They will shed the older leaves with excess salt.
They will also store salt in the roots.
