Effects - Natural Environments Flashcards

1
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What are mangroves?

A

Tropical trees or shrubs that grow on the coast.

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2
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What do they protect?

A

They protect from wind, flooding, and erosion.

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3
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How do they protect?

A

By using natural buffers that absorb wave energy and reduce wave velocity.

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4
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How were they affected?

A

It washed away most of the mangroves in Sri Lanka and 70% in Thailand.

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