Multiple choice

Rows of trees grown along coastal areas to reduce the impact of cyclones are knows as

  1. wind breaks

  2. protection forests

  3. mangroves

  4. shelter belts
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Mangroves are salt-tolerant trees that grow along coastal areas and form dense natural barriers that significantly reduce cyclone impact. While 'shelter belts' and 'wind breaks' are similar concepts for inland areas, mangroves are specifically the coastal vegetation ecosystem. The term 'protection forests' is too general.

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