Question

the traditional view of mangrove forests as wastelands and unhealthy environments helped promote their degradation because ________. a. mangrove forests are unproductive, unhealthy habitats b. people did not feel it was necessary to preserve them c. mangrove forests do not need to be preserved d. all of the above please select the best answer from the choices provided

Explanation:

The traditional mis - perception of mangrove forests as unproductive and unhealthy led people to think preservation was unnecessary. In fact, mangrove forests are important ecosystems, but this wrong view contributed to their degradation. Options a and c are incorrect as mangroves are productive and need preservation. Option b is correct as the wrong perception made people not feel the need to preserve them.

Answer:

B. people did not feel it was necessary to preserve them