INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

SOILS AND NATURAL VEGETATION

NATURAL VEGETATION INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The trees in the ____ forests can survive in both salty and fresh water.
A
tidal
B
mangrove
C
mountain
D
Deciduous
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Explanation: Mangrove forests are found along coastlines, salt marshes and backwaters. Trees in these forests can survive in both saltwater and freshwater.

Detailed explanation-2: -Characteristics of the Mangrove Forests: 1. It can survive in both fresh and salt water. 2. It is very dense and evergreen type.

Detailed explanation-3: -Since Mangrove forest has high saltwater tolerance and is a coastal habitat, they can thrive in saline water. Hence, the correct answer is option (A).

Detailed explanation-4: -Mangroves are salt-tolerant trees, also called halophytes, and are adapted to live in harsh coastal conditions. They contain a complex salt filtration system and a complex root system to cope with saltwater immersion and wave action.

Detailed explanation-5: -Mangrove forests are formed when salty seawater enters the land and mixes with soil, which results in the formation of marsh.

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