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Unit 8 – Aquatic & Terrestrial Pollution
Topic 8.4
How do mangroves help protect coastal areas from erosion?
They release large amounts of sediments into the ocean
Their extensive root systems stabilize shorelines and reduce wave impact
They promote coastal development and infrastructure expansion
They increase coastal erosion by trapping sediment offshore
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AP Environmental Science - 8.4 Human Impacts on Wetlands and Mangroves
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