Salt Marshes and Mangroves

Question 1

The traditional view of mangrove forests as wastelands and unhealthy environments helped promote their degradation because _______.

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people did not feel it was necessary to preserve them

Question 2

Which of the following is not true concerning salt marshes?

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Salt marshes are not productive habitats.

Question 3

How has human use of salt marshes changed over time?

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Humans have come to value salt marshes and now seek to preserve and restore them.

Question 4

The salinity in salt marshes can vary throughout the day because _______.

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the amount of salt water in a marsh depends upon ocean tides

Question 5

Which of the following does not explain the importance of mangrove forests?

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They increase surface runoff and flooding.

Question 6

The Little River Salt Marsh Restoration Project centered around replanting marsh sedges and grasses.

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F

Question 7

Which of the following is a benefit of having a healthy salt marsh?

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All of the above

Question 8

The animals in salt marshes use the marshes for _______.

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all of the above

Question 9

Mangrove forests help mitigate storm damage.

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T

Question 10

Why do many fishermen support efforts to protect and restore mangrove forests?

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Many fish breed in mangrove forests.

Salt Marshes and Mangroves Answers