Question

which of the following does not explain the importance of mangrove forests?
a. they provide shelter to organisms on high energy coasts.
b. they help prevent erosion along coasts.
c. they increase surface runoff and flooding.
d. they filter and process pollutants out of the environment.

please select the best answer from the choices provided

a
b
c
d

Explanation:

Mangrove forests are coastal ecosystems with key beneficial roles: they shelter coastal organisms, reduce coastal erosion by stabilizing sediments, and filter pollutants. Option C describes a harmful effect, which is not a positive importance of mangroves—instead, mangroves reduce surface runoff and flooding by absorbing water.

Answer:

C. They increase surface runoff and flooding.