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What role do mangroves play in terms of coastal protection?
What role do mangroves play in terms of coastal protection?
- Providing critical habitat for fish and shellfish
- Storing carbon dioxide to reduce climate change impact
- Acting as natural barriers against storm surges
- Buffering storms, waves, and erosion (correct)
Which ecosystem is known for its function in flood protection?
Which ecosystem is known for its function in flood protection?
- Estuaries
- Coral reefs
- Salt marshes (correct)
- Mangroves
What is the primary function of coral reefs in supporting biodiversity?
What is the primary function of coral reefs in supporting biodiversity?
- Acting as a nursery habitat for fish and shellfish
- Providing critical habitat for a quarter of marine species (correct)
- Attracting tourists for recreational activities
- Storing carbon in plant biomass
How do estuaries contribute to flood protection?
How do estuaries contribute to flood protection?
In what way do salt marshes support fisheries?
In what way do salt marshes support fisheries?
What is one of the main anthropogenic influences that can reduce the capacity of coastal ecosystems to provide protection services?
What is one of the main anthropogenic influences that can reduce the capacity of coastal ecosystems to provide protection services?
Which ecosystem is characterized by trees and shrubs adapted to saline conditions?
Which ecosystem is characterized by trees and shrubs adapted to saline conditions?
Where are coral reefs typically found?
Where are coral reefs typically found?
Which ecosystem is known for serving as breeding grounds and nurseries for many marine species?
Which ecosystem is known for serving as breeding grounds and nurseries for many marine species?
Which ecosystem is formed by colonies of coral polyps that secrete calcium carbonate?
Which ecosystem is formed by colonies of coral polyps that secrete calcium carbonate?
Which ecosystem is characterized by coastal wetlands flooded and drained by salt water brought in by the tides?
Which ecosystem is characterized by coastal wetlands flooded and drained by salt water brought in by the tides?
Which ecosystem is crucial in filtering pollutants and stabilizing shorelines?
Which ecosystem is crucial in filtering pollutants and stabilizing shorelines?
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