Question

the principle difference between where salt marshes and mangrove forests grow is _. a. the salinity of the water b. the amount of sunlight the plants receive c. the intensity of the waves along the coast d. the extent of human development in the area please select the best answer from the choices provided

Explanation:

Salt - marshes typically grow in temperate regions where the water has lower salinity compared to the areas where mangrove forests grow. Mangrove forests are adapted to higher - salinity waters in tropical and subtropical regions. Sunlight, wave intensity, and human development are factors but not the primary difference in their growth locations.

Answer:

A. the salinity of the water