Ecology Lesson

One relationship between organisms is that of predator-prey. Which of the following is the best description of a predator?

• An organism that participates in symbiosis

• An organism that eats

  another organism.

• An organism that is eaten by

  another organism

• An organism that benefits at the expense of another organism.

What is one of the key reasons why mangroves are important?

• They offer recreational opportunities

• They support fisheries

• They improve water quality

• They provide coastal protection

What role do mangroves play in coastal protection?

• They store significant amounts of carbon

• They filter and trap sediments

• They stabilize coastlines and prevent erosion

• They act as natural barriers against erosion

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What is the significance of mangroves for biodiversity?

• They serve as nurseries and breeding grounds for marine organisms

• They provide resources and livelihoods for local communities

• They improve water quality in coastal areas

• They help mitigate climate change

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How do mangroves contribute to carbon sequestration?

• They filter and trap sediments

• They act as natural barriers against erosion

• They store significant amounts of carbon in their biomass and sediment

• They stabilize coastlines and prevent erosion

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What is one of the benefits of mangroves for water quality?

• They filter and trap sediments and pollutants

• They stabilize coastlines and prevent erosion

• They support fisheries

• They provide resources and livelihoods for local communities

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Mangroves provide a _________________________for small fish before they swim out to the deeper ocean.

• Safe breeding ground

• Fresh water system

What are these specialized roots called?

• pneumoniacoccus

• nematocysts

• pnuematophores

• matadors

Mangrove swamps serve as important natural buffers, protecting upland areas from

• erosion and storm damage.

• saltwater intrusion.

• raw sewage spills.

• alien invasions.

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How do mangrove trees protect coastlines from erosion?

• By creating a physical barrier with their root systems

• By absorbing wave energy with their leaves

• By providing habitat for sand-dwelling organisms

• By filtering pollutants from the water

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