Environment & Ecology · Environment
Consider the following statements regarding mangroves as ecological buffers: Statement I: Mangrove ecosystems act as effective ecological buffers by protecting coastal regions from storm surges, erosion, and salinity intrusion. Statement II: Mangrove plants possess specialised physiological and cellular adaptations such as salt exclusion at roots, salt excretion through leaves, and thick cell walls that enable survival in highly saline and waterlogged conditions. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
- 1Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct.
- 2Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect.
- 3Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, but Statement II is not the correct explanation for Statement I.
- 4Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, and Statement II is the correct explanation for Statement I.✓
Correct answer
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, and Statement II is the correct explanation for Statement I.
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