Mangrove Forests

See how many answers you can get right with this Mangrove Forests quiz:

1. The naturally-occurring species of mangrove found in Abu Dhabi, is the grey or white mangrove, due to:

The colour of the mangrove flowers The colour of the underside of its leaves The colour of the tree bark The colour of the mangrove roots

2. Mangrove trees breathe:

Through their leaves Through their bark Through their roots

3. Abu Dhabi supports how much of Mangrove forests in the UAE?

40% 50% 60% 70%

4. The average height of the Mangrove trees found in Abu Dhabi is:

Only 2 to 4 meters Only 3 to 5 meters Only 5 to 8 meters Only 6 to 9 meters

5. Mangrove removal disturbs sediments and often leads to:

Radioactive contamination of surrounding habitats Heavy metal contamination of surrounding habitats Improvements to the surrounding habitats

6. Anoxia means:

Means a total decrease in the level of oxygen Means a total increase in the level of oxygen Means a total decrease in the level of nitrogen Means a total increase in the level of nitrogen

7. Mangroves are forests of salt-tolerant trees that grow in:

The deep waters of some seas The beaches of some coastal areas The shallow tidal waters of some coastal areas

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