5.5 mangroves forests

Question 1

Propagule

Answer 1

A reproductive structure that detaches from the parent plant and is able to grow into a new individual

Question 2

Lenticel

Answer 2

A raised pore in the roots of a mangrove that allows gas exchange between the atmosphere and the internal tissues

Question 3

Viviparous Reproduction [Plants]

Answer 3

[plants] a reproductive strategy where the seed develops into a young plant while still attached to the parent plant

Question 4

Anthropogenic

Answer 4

Caused by human activity

Question 5

Geoengineering

Answer 5

Intentionally manipulating environmental processes that affect the climate in order to reduce the impacts of climate change

Question 6

Ocean Fertilisation

Answer 6

The dumping of iron and other nutrients into the ocean in areas with low productivity to enhance growth of phytoplankton

Question 7

Carbon Sequestration

Answer 7

Long-term storage of carbon to mitigate global warming and avoid climate change

Question 8

Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB)

Answer 8

When an excess of nutrients leads to overgrowth of marine plankton that releases toxins into the water