Which of the following statements represents mangrove characteristics as a…
2020
Which of the following statements represents mangrove characteristics as a safety hedge?
- A.
The mangrove trees are tall with dense canopies
- B.
The mangrove trees provide both food and medicines
- C.
The mangrove swamps separate the human settlement from the sea
- D.
The mangrove trees protect vulnerable coastlines as they hold soil together
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Correct answer: D
Mangroves act as a natural safety hedge along coasts. Their dense root systems bind soil, reduce erosion, trap sediments, and weaken the force of waves, storm surges and coastal hazards. Therefore, the statement that mangrove trees protect vulnerable coastlines as they hold soil together best represents their safety-hedge characteristic.