Mangroves

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Name the 4 types of mangroves in order of sea - land

Red, Black, White, Buttonwood

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Name two factors that affect mangroves

Salinity & Wave/ Tidal Action

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What are the 4 conditions needed for mangroves to survive

Warm temperature, Tidal/Wave Action, Brackish Water, Sediment

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Which Mangroves do these belong to
Brething Roots A
Pneumatophores B
Prop Roots C
Nectaries D

A Black
B Black
C Red
D White

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List 4 threats to the four mangroves

Pollution
Climate Change
Tropical Storms/Hurricanes
Being cut down to build homes/hotels

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Give 3 reasons why mangroves are important

  • Provide Habitat for sealife

  • Filters Pollution

  • Weaken Tropical Storms