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Which benefits do mangrove trees provide to surrounding coastal wetlands? Check all that apply.

1 . They hold soil in place.

2 . They store floodwaters.

3 . They maintain surface water flow.

4 . They filter water and improve water quality.

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Answer:

1, 2, and 4

Step-by-step explanation:

1. They hold the soil in place because of their tangled root infrastructure

2. They safeguard the shores from storms, floods

4. They sustain the clarity and quality of water, trapping the sediments and filtering pollutants arising from the land

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