Mangroves - Geography CIE IGCSE

What do mangroves require?

• Clear water

• Salt water

• Constant temperature

• Sheltered location not exposed to strong winds and waves

• Fresh water

What air temperature do mangroves require?

• 20 degrees celcius or more all year round

• 30 degrees celcius

• 10 degrees celcius

• 19-47 degrees celcius

What do mangroves coexist with?

• coral

• other mangroves

• phytoplankton

• bengal tigers

What does coral protect mangroves from?

• the sun

• strong waves

• strong wind

• fish

what do mangroves protect coral from?

• strong wind

• strong waves

• fertilisers and sediments as they clean the water

• fish

What sort of roots support mangrove trees in soft sediments?

What sort of roots take in oxygen for respiration and filter out salt?

Are mangroves evergreen?

• yes

• no

Why do mangroves require tropical conditions?

• For the warm air temperature

• for the sun

• because they coexist with bengal tigers