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Coastal Ecosystems: Mangroves and Salt Marshes

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What is a key ecosystem service provided by salt marshes?

Flood protection (correct)

Carbon sequestration

Habitat provision for marine species

Water filtration

Which coastal ecosystem serves as a critical nursery habitat for fish and shellfish species?

Estuaries (correct)

Mangroves

Coral reefs

Salt marshes

What is a distinctive feature of coral reefs in terms of coastal protection?

Filtering pollutants from water

Reducing coastal erosion (correct)

Supporting fisheries

Attracting tourists

How do mangroves contribute to climate change mitigation?

By storing carbon in plant biomass and sediments (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a shared function of estuaries and salt marshes in terms of water quality improvement?

Pollutant filtration (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which coastal ecosystem is primarily valued for its biodiversity and its support to fisheries?

Coral reefs (B) Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic is unique to mangroves among the listed ecosystems?

Roots trap sediments and organic matter, contributing to nutrient cycling (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which ecosystem is primarily flooded and drained by salt water brought in by tides?

Salt marshes (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which ecosystem is known for being extremely diverse and hosting a wide array of marine life?

Coral reefs (B) Signup and view all the answers

What ecosystem serves as breeding grounds and nurseries for many marine species?

Estuaries (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which ecosystem is characterized by the colonies of coral polyps secreting calcium carbonate?

Coral reefs (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which ecosystem plays a crucial role in filtering pollutants and stabilizing shorelines?

Salt marshes (A) Signup and view all the answers