Mangroves

Question 1

distribution

Question 1

conditions for growth

Answer 1

heat
intense sunlight
halophytic, permanently waterlogged with saline water
mudflats
gently sloping coastlines
in the intertidal zone

Question 2

example mangroves:

Answer 2

the Sundarbans

Question 3

three types of mangroves:

Answer 3

red - prop roots, can be permanently waterlogged, home to many ecosystems
black - snorkel roots, die if permanently waterlogged
white - least salt tolerant

Question 4

importance of mangroves

Answer 4

defence against coastal erosion & tropical storms
provider of goods and services for locals
local & global climate control - carbon sink
home to many ecosystems - Bengal tigers & manatees

Question 5

threats to mangroves

Answer 5

loss of coral reefs
sea level rise
deforestation - Grand Cayman for tourism
climate change
pollution - agriculture run-off, oil spills etc

Question 6

managing threats to mangroves

Answer 6

slow/stop climate change….global action
locals laws and restrictions for human activity