Which of the following does not explain the importance of mangrove forests? a. They provide shelter to organis

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Which of the following does not explain the importance of mangrove forests?
a.
They provide shelter to organisms on high energy coasts.
b.
They help prevent erosion along coasts.
c.
They increase surface runoff and flooding.
d.
They filter and process pollutants out of the environment.

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c. They increase surface runoff and flooding.

Mangroves actually reduce surface runoff and help prevent flooding by trapping sediments, slowing water flow, and attenuating wave and storm surge energy. The other statements describe real benefits of mangrove forests.

Which of the following does not explain the importance of mangrove forests?
a.
They provide shelter to organisms on high energy coasts.
b.
They help prevent erosion along coasts.
c.
They increase surface runoff and flooding.
d.
They filter and process pollutants out of the environment.

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Which of the following does not explain the importance of mangrove forests? a. They provide shelter to organisms on high energy coasts. b. They help prevent erosion along coasts. c. They increase surface runoff and flooding. d. They filter and process pollutants out of the environment.

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Which of the following does not explain the importance of mangrove forests?
a.
They provide shelter to organisms on high energy coasts.
b.
They help prevent erosion along coasts.
c.
They increase surface runoff and flooding.
d.
They filter and process pollutants out of the environment.