Question

Which of the following is not characteristic of salt marshes and mangrove swamps?Group of answer choicesBoth are threatened by developmentBoth provide habitats for wildlife.Both are found along coastal areasBoth are dominated by marsh grasses

Answer 1

Difference between salt marshes and mangrove swamps

Salt marshes

> found in coastal areas

> more dominant in temperate regions and colder areas

> dominated by marsh grasses

> sensitive to changes in the coastlines

Mangrove swamps

> found in coastal areas

> more dominant in tropical regions and warmer areas

> dominated by mangrove trees

> sensitive to land conversions of the coastline

ANSWER: Both are dominated by marsh grasses