Multiple choice

Rows of trees grown along the coastal areas to reduce the impact of cyclones are known 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 and shrubs that grow along tropical and subtropical coastlines. Their dense root systems (called pneumatophores) trap sediment, reduce wave energy, and act as natural barriers against cyclones, storm surges, and coastal erosion. Rows of mangroves are specifically planted as cyclone protection in vulnerable coastal areas like Bengal and Odisha.

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