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 grow in temperate and high - latitude regions with milder wave action, while mangrove forests grow in tropical and subtropical regions where wave intensity is a key factor in their distribution. Salinity is not the main difference as both can tolerate high salinity. Sunlight is not the principal differentiator as both are coastal and receive similar sunlight conditions in general. Human development is not the main factor determining their growth locations.

Answer:

C. the intensity of the waves along the coast