Environment & Ecology : Aquatic Ecosystems
Q 5 / 10
The 2004 Tsunami made people realize that mangroves can serve as a reliable safety hedge against coastal calamities. How do mangroves function as a safety hedge ?
A
The mangrove swamps separate the human settlements from the sea by a wide zone in which people neither live nor venture out
B
The mangroves provide both food and medicines which people are in need of after any natural disaster
C
The mangrove trees are tall with dense canopies and serve as an excellent shelter during a cyclone or tsunami
D
The mangrove trees do not get uprooted by storms and tides because of their extensive roots