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Question : 31
Total: 100
The forests which act as barriers against cyclones are:
Alpine forsts
Mangrove forests
Monsoon forests
Evergreen forests
Validate
Solution:
Mangrove forests or Mangas
They grow at tropical and subtropical latitudes near the equator where the sea surface temperatures never fall below 16° C.
Mangroves lie in about two-thirds of the coastlines in tropical areas of the world.
Importance of Mangroves
Buffer Zone between the land and sea.
Stabilize the coastline, reducing erosion from storm surges, currents, waves, and tides.
Play and invaluable role as nature’s shield against cyclones, ecological disasters, and as protector of shorelines
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Breeding and nursery grounds for a variety of marine animals.
Harbor a variety of life forms like invertebrates. Fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and even mammals like tigers.
Good source of income generation for shoreline communities like fisherfolk.
Save the marine diversity, which is fast diminishing.
Purify the water by absorbing impurities and harmful heavy metals and help us to breathe clean air by absorbing pollutants in the air.
Potential source for recreation and tourism.
The intricate root system of mangroves also makes these forests attractive to fish and other organisms seeking food and shelter from predators.
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