What is special about mangroves?
Mangroves are special trees that grow in wet and salty land where the river meets the sea.
Their unique roots grow above the water like tiny sticks to help them breathe in muddy salt water.
These roots hold the soil together and help stop waves from washing the land away, protecting coastal areas from erosion.
Mangroves support unique wildlife including Royal Bengal tigers in the Sundarbans, and provide livelihoods for local communities who depend on them for food and resources.
Explanation
The chapter describes mangroves as special trees that grow in wet and salty land where the river Ganga meets the sea. Their roots help them breathe in muddy salt water and hold the soil together, preventing land erosion.
Solution Steps
Mangroves are special trees that grow in wet and salty land where rivers meet the sea
Their unique roots grow above water to help them breathe in muddy salt water
The roots hold soil together and protect coastal areas from erosion
Mangroves support unique wildlife like Royal Bengal tigers in the Sundarbans
They provide livelihoods for local communities who depend on them for food and resources