Question

the traditional view of mangrove forests as wastelands and unhealthy environments helped promote their degradation because ______.
a. mangrove forests are unproductive, unhealthy habitats
b. people did not feel it was necessary to preserve them
c. mangrove forests do not need to be preserved
d. all of the above

please select the best answer from the choices provided

a

b

c

d

Explanation:

Mangroves are ecologically productive and valuable ecosystems, so options a and c are factually incorrect. The traditional false view of them as wastelands led people to see no need for preservation, driving degradation.

Answer:

b. people did not feel it was necessary to preserve them