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Mangrove forests occur in
Mangrove forests occur in
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The correct option is B Estuaries
- An estuary is a partially enclosed body of water formed where freshwater from the land meets and mixes with saltwater from the ocean.
- Mangroves are forests of salt-tolerant trees and shrubs that grow in the shallow tidal waters of estuaries and coastal areas in tropical regions.
- Mangroves protect shorelines from damaging storm and hurricane winds, waves, and floods.
- Hence Mangrove forests occur in Estuaries.
- So, the correct answer is 'Estuaries'.
- An estuary is a partially enclosed body of water formed where freshwater from the land meets and mixes with saltwater from the ocean.
- Mangroves are forests of salt-tolerant trees and shrubs that grow in the shallow tidal waters of estuaries and coastal areas in tropical regions.
- Mangroves protect shorelines from damaging storm and hurricane winds, waves, and floods.
- Hence Mangrove forests occur in Estuaries.
- So, the correct answer is 'Estuaries'.
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