Mangroves ; importance

Question 1

Mention 3 ways the mangroves are important.

Answer 1

carbon sinks (rapidly converts carbon to biomass; reduces global warming.) natural disasters (absorbs wave energy; can break up tsunamis, floods, storms.) produce (produces seafood, charcoal, medicine, building materials). maintain other ecosystems (prevents saltwater from intruding rivers; traps/recycles nutrients, removes toxicants). employment (provides jobs as tour guides, fishermen,etc.) 
[any 3 above]

Question 2

Name environmental importance of the mangroves.

Answer 2

carbon sinks (rapidly converts carbon into biomass - reduces global warming). 
natural disasters (absorbs wave energy; can break up tsunamis, floods, storms.)
maintain other ecosystems (prevents saltwater from intruding rivers; traps/recycles nutrients, removes toxicants).

Question 3

Name social importance of the mangroves.

Answer 3

carbon sinks (rapidly converts carbon into biomass - reduces global warming). 
natural disasters (absorbs wave energy; can break up tsunamis, floods, storms.)
produce (produces seafood, charcoal, medicine, building materials). 
employment (provides jobs as tour guides, fishermen,etc.)

Question 4

Name economical importance of the mangroves.

Answer 4

natural disasters (absorbs wave energy; can break up tsunamis, floods, storms.)
produce (produces seafood, charcoal, medicine, building materials). 
employment (provides jobs as tour guides, fishermen,etc.)