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What role does the mentioned ecosystem play in protecting coastal areas?
What role does the mentioned ecosystem play in protecting coastal areas?
- Filtering pollutants from the air
- Acting as a natural barrier against erosion and storm surges (correct)
- Providing a habitat for terrestrial animals
- Absorbing excess carbon dioxide
In addition to protecting coastal areas, what other function does the mentioned ecosystem serve?
In addition to protecting coastal areas, what other function does the mentioned ecosystem serve?
- Serving as a vital nursery for many marine species (correct)
- Regulating the global climate
- Controlling the spread of infectious diseases
- Generating electricity for nearby communities
What is the primary benefit of the mentioned ecosystem for marine species?
What is the primary benefit of the mentioned ecosystem for marine species?
- Regulating the salinity of ocean water
- Providing a source of fresh water
- Serving as a source of food and shelter (correct)
- Acting as a natural predator deterrent
Tropical rainforests are mainly found in coastal areas.
Tropical rainforests are mainly found in coastal areas.
Coral reefs are primarily beneficial for terrestrial wildlife.
Coral reefs are primarily beneficial for terrestrial wildlife.
Mangroves play a minimal role in protecting coastal areas from erosion and storm damage.
Mangroves play a minimal role in protecting coastal areas from erosion and storm damage.
Coral reefs are primarily beneficial for marine species.
Coral reefs are primarily beneficial for marine species.
Mangroves play a minimal role in protecting coastal areas from erosion and storm damage.
Mangroves play a minimal role in protecting coastal areas from erosion and storm damage.
Tropical rainforests are primarily found in marine environments.
Tropical rainforests are primarily found in marine environments.
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