Question

mangroves are best described as coastal trees and shrubs found in which type of climate and location?
tropical and subtropical shorelines.
temperate shorelines with low humidity
open ocean waters far from land
chapperal shorelines with low humidity
question 9
1 pts
what unique characteristic helps mangroves survive in coastal environments?
specialized roots
deep taproots
broad leaves
tall trunks

Explanation:

First Question (Mangrove Climate/Location)

Mangroves grow in warm, coastal areas. Tropical and subtropical shorelines have the warm, wet conditions mangroves need. Temperate (cooler), open ocean, or chaparral (dry) environments don’t match their habitat requirements.

Mangroves have specialized roots (like prop roots or pneumatophores) to deal with tidal, saline coastal conditions. Deep taproots (for dry soil), broad leaves (not unique to coastal survival), or tall trunks don’t address their coastal challenges.

Answer:

A. Tropical and subtropical shorelines.

Second Question (Mangrove Survival Characteristic)