Question

explain why salt marshes are restricted to low energy coastlines.

Explanation:

Salt marshes are composed of delicate plants and sediments. High - energy coastlines have strong waves and currents that can erode sediments and uproot plants. Low - energy coastlines provide stable conditions for sediment deposition and plant growth.

Answer:

Salt marshes are restricted to low - energy coastlines because high - energy conditions would erode sediments and damage the delicate plants that make up salt marshes, while low - energy conditions allow for sediment deposition and plant establishment.