Question Q.17GS3GS2
What are the geographical factors responsible for the growth of mangrove vegetation in India? Also highlight its role in coastal ecology.
Introduction
Mangroves refer to the coastal trees often found in saline waters estuaries & coasts.
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Main Body
Mangroves refer to the coastal trees often found in saline waters estuaries & coasts. Geographical factors for growth of Mangrove vegetation (1) Presence of tropical waters e.g. West Bengal (2) Coastal areas: intermix of terrestrial & aquatic environments
3Warm temperature of tropical regions. Role in coastal ecology (1) Prevents coastal areas from devastating effects. Coastal waves, Tsunamis & water inundation acts as barrier (2) Filters out the saline. Harbours a diverse wildlife e.g. Sundarbans national parks (4) Provides air for coastal regions.
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Topper
Suvan Sharma
AIR 1482025
Subject & Paper
GS3GS2
Topic
Biodiversity and Ecosystem
Coastal Ecosystems
Mangrove Vegetation
Writing Stats
97
Total words
1
Paragraphs
explanatory
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