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QuizMultiple Choice

Salt Marshes and Mangroves

Question 10 • * FL-2001340-Environmental Science Sem 2

Which of the following is true concerning the pannes in salt marshes?

Answer
A
They are isolated pools of water at low elevations.
B
They are isolated pools of water at high elevations.
C
They are interconnected pools of water at low elevations.
D
They are interconnected pools of water at high elevations.

Explanation

Pannes are shallow, isolated depressions in salt marshes that collect water. They are generally found at relatively low elevations, where water can remain trapped after the tide recedes. Therefore, the true statement is “They are isolated pools of water at low elevations.”

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