What are the geographical factors responsible for mangrove vegetation in India? How does climate change pose a threat to mangrove vegetation in India? (Answer in 250 words) 15 Marks
Introduction
Mangroves in delta are found across 19 located states and Untizen territories.
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Main Body
Geographical factors for mangrove vegetation location: Inter tidal areas, Waterlogged areas, Lagoon fields, Backwaters, Mud flats, Coastal lakes. These factors identified: location factors, geographical factors. Mangroves associated with: Khakdar, biodiversity, mangrove forest division.
Factors for geographical distribution with examples from major river mouths: Krishna, Godavari, Brahmani, Narmada, Mahanadi. Sundarbans and mangrove forest locations across coast. Specific locations: River mouth (Nila, Mahanadi, Cauvery), Cauvery (Sundaram, Narmada), Mud flats (Rann of Kutch), Laying coast (Munsel flood, Kavela), Lagoon lake (Vembanad), Coastal lake (Pulicat), Bariwaters (Indarnesh).
Conclusion
Climate change threats to mangroves: 1) Coastal erosion in mangrove island Kerala. 2) Deforestation of mangroves. 3) Coastal water intrusion. 4) Aversion uninhabitable for viviparus reproduction.
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Diagram
Flow diagram showing: Mangrove locations (Inter tidal areas, Waterlogged, Lagoon, Soil river, Mud lying coasts) → Location factors → Geographical factors; Connected to Khakdar and Biodiversity/Mangrove forest Division
- Identifies specific geographical locations of mangroves
- References coastal and deltaic ecosystems
- Mentions biodiversity connection
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Mangrove Vegetation - Geographical Factors
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