Question

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. please select the best answer from the choices provided

Explanation:

Mangrove forests are beneficial ecosystems. They offer shelter to organisms, prevent coastal erosion, and filter pollutants. Increasing surface runoff and flooding is a negative impact and not an importance of mangroves.

Answer:

C. They increase surface runoff and flooding